Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
leptantha
ID:
719909

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Cucurb. Nouv. 1: 20 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719242



Common Names

  • Slender-flowered helmontia
  • Leptantha helmontia
  • Helmontia leptantha


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Synonyms

  • Anguria leptantha Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Helmontia simplicifolia Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Helmontia leptantha (also called Slender helmontia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate in shape and its flowers are yellow in color. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Helmontia leptantha is a perennial flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helmontia leptantha is a white-greenish color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helmontia leptantha is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It is a low-growing plant that forms a dense mat of foliage. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Helmontia leptantha

Helmontia leptantha is native to North America and can be found in moist areas, such as swamps, wetlands, and along the edges of rivers and streams.

Helmontia leptantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helmontia leptantha?

Helmontia leptantha

What type of plant is Helmontia leptantha?

Aquatic plant

Where is Helmontia leptantha found?

South America

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

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