Seyrigia napifera - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
napifera
ID:
442195
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rauh
Source:
ksu
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Succ. & Xeroph. Pl. Madagascar 2: 193 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441527
Common Names
- Seyrigia napifera
- Napiferous Water Starwort
- Napiferous Mud Plantain
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Seyrigia napifera (also called Napifer's Seyrigia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin, grass-like leaves that are green to yellowish-green in color. It has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Seyrigia napifera is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Seyrigia napifera has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Seyrigia napifera is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Seyrigia napifera
Seyrigia napifera is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Seyrigia napifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Seyrigia napifera?
Seyrigia napifera
What are the common names of Seyrigia napifera?
Hogweed, Water-parsnip
What is the natural habitat of Seyrigia napifera?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and ponds
Species in the Seyrigia genus
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,
References
Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1002898-1: Based on the initial data import