Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bahiense
ID:
445665

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Alves & W.W.Thomas

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 54: 126 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444997



Common Names

  • Hypolytrum bahiense
  • Bahia Hypolytrum
  • Bahia Water-Plantain


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Description

Hypolytrum bahiense (also called Bahia Hypolytrum, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant with small, ovate, and glabrous leaves. It is native to South America and is found in shallow waters, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Hypolytrum bahiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypolytrum bahiense is a white to cream coloured flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a rounded shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypolytrum bahiense is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be kept moist and in partial shade.

Where to Find Hypolytrum bahiense

Hypolytrum bahiense is native to Australia, and can be found in areas such as New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Hypolytrum bahiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypolytrum bahiense?

Hypolytrum bahiense

What is the common name of Hypolytrum bahiense?

Bahiense Hypolytrum

Where is Hypolytrum bahiense found?

Hypolytrum bahiense is found in India and Sri Lanka

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

Marccus Vinicius da Silva Alves (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Alves' in the authors string.
William Wayt Thomas (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Thomas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324178-2: 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].