Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
amplum
ID:
445627

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 272 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444959



Common Names

  • Hypolytrum amplum
  • Amplum Hypolytrum
  • Amplum


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Description

Hypolytrum amplum (also called Large Hypolytrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Africa, and is found in wetland habitats. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hypolytrum amplum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypolytrum amplum has small, white flowers and the seed is a small, black, flattened disc. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypolytrum amplum is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a light, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions planted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Hypolytrum amplum

Hypolytrum amplum is native to tropical Africa. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas such as along streams, in wet forests, and in wet meadows.

Hypolytrum amplum FAQ

What is the common name of Hypolytrum amplum?

Common name of Hypolytrum amplum is Large Water Fern.

What is the scientific name of Large Water Fern?

Scientific name of Large Water Fern is Hypolytrum amplum.

What is the habitat of Hypolytrum amplum?

Hypolytrum amplum is found in wet, marshy areas in tropical and subtropical regions.

Species in the Hypolytrum genus

Hypolytrum africanum, Hypolytrum amorimii, Hypolytrum amplum, Hypolytrum angolense, Hypolytrum bahiense, Hypolytrum balakrishnanii, Hypolytrum bullatum, Hypolytrum cacuminum, Hypolytrum capitulatum, Hypolytrum chevalieri, Hypolytrum compactum, Hypolytrum dissitiflorum, Hypolytrum elegans, Hypolytrum espiritosantense, Hypolytrum flavinux, Hypolytrum glaziovii, Hypolytrum glomerulatum, Hypolytrum hainanense, Hypolytrum heteromorphum, Hypolytrum heterophyllum, Hypolytrum humile, Hypolytrum jardimii, Hypolytrum jenmanii, Hypolytrum lancifolium, Hypolytrum laxum, Hypolytrum leptocalamum, Hypolytrum longifolium, Hypolytrum longirostre, Hypolytrum lucennoi, Hypolytrum mauritianum, Hypolytrum nemorum, Hypolytrum nudicaule, Hypolytrum nudum, Hypolytrum ohwianum, Hypolytrum pallidiceps, Hypolytrum paraense, Hypolytrum paucistrobiliferum, Hypolytrum poecilolepis, Hypolytrum polystachyum, Hypolytrum pulchrum, Hypolytrum purpurascens, Hypolytrum pynaertii, Hypolytrum rigens, Hypolytrum scaberrimum, Hypolytrum schnellianum, Hypolytrum schraderianum, Hypolytrum secans, Hypolytrum senegalense, Hypolytrum sphaerostachyum, Hypolytrum spongiosum,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:323765-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].