Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
aquatica
ID:
1040667

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raf.

Source:
tro

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tellur. 4: 83 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040005



Common Names

  • Aquatica Stylisma
  • Aquatica-leaved Stylisma
  • Aquatica-stemmed Stylisma


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Description

Stylisma aquatica (also called Stylisma aquatica, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Central and South America and is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stylisma aquatica is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and for treating urinary tract infections. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stylisma aquatica has small, white flowers with a short, curved style. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are pale green and have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylisma aquatica is a shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Stylisma aquatica

Stylisma aquatica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

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