Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
stemonifolium
ID:
446119

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Jap. J. Bot. 20: 129 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445451



Common Names

  • Hypolytrum stemonifolium
  • Stemonifolium Hypolytrum
  • Stemonifolium Water-plantain


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Description

Hypolytrum stemonifolium (also called Water Hyacinth, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical South America. It has long, spongy and bulbous, triangular leaves with long, thin petioles. The leaves are 10–20 cm across, and float above the water surface. It is found in slow-moving water bodies, such as ponds, marshes, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hypolytrum stemonifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypolytrum stemonifolium is a white or pinkish-white color with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypolytrum stemonifolium is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Hypolytrum stemonifolium

Hypolytrum stemonifolium is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Hypolytrum stemonifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypolytrum stemonifolium?

Hypolytrum stemonifolium

What is the common name of Hypolytrum stemonifolium?

Stemonifolium Hypolytrum

Where is Hypolytrum stemonifolium found?

It is found in tropical Africa

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

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126614-2: 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].