Bergia aestivosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aestivosa
ID:
564972
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wight & Arn.) Steud.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 1: 198 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564304
Common Names
- Bergia aestivosa
- Summer Bergia
- Summer Waterwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Elatine aestivosa Wight & Arn. [unknown]
Description
Bergia aestivosa (also called Summer Bergia, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant species native to South Africa. It has a rosette habit and grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is found in shallow water and in marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Bergia aestivosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bergia aestivosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bergia aestivosa is a low-maintenance perennial that grows in a clump of thick, leathery, evergreen leaves. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Bergia aestivosa
Bergia aestivosa is native to the Mediterranean region.
Bergia aestivosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bergia aestivosa?
Bergia aestivosa
What is the common name of Bergia aestivosa?
Summer Bergia
What is the natural habitat of Bergia aestivosa?
It is found in South Africa, growing in sandy soils
Species in the Bergia genus
Bergia aestivosa, Bergia ammannioides, Bergia anagalloides, Bergia arenaroides, Bergia auriculata, Bergia barklyana, Bergia capensis, Bergia decumbens, Bergia diacheiron, Bergia erecta, Bergia glomerata, Bergia glutinosa, Bergia guineensis, Bergia henshallii, Bergia mairei, Bergia mossambicensis, Bergia occultipetala, Bergia pedicellaris, Bergia pentheriana, Bergia perennis, Bergia polyantha, Bergia pusilla, Bergia salaria, Bergia serrata, Bergia sessiliflora, Bergia spathulata, Bergia suffruticosa, Bergia texana, Bergia trimera, Bergia anagalloides, Bergia ammannioides,
Species in the Elatinaceae family
Bergia aestivosa, Bergia ammannioides, Bergia anagalloides, Bergia arenaroides, Bergia auriculata, Bergia barklyana, Bergia capensis, Bergia decumbens, Bergia diacheiron, Bergia erecta, Bergia glomerata, Bergia glutinosa, Bergia guineensis, Bergia henshallii, Bergia mairei, Bergia mossambicensis, Bergia occultipetala, Bergia pedicellaris, Bergia pentheriana, Bergia perennis, Bergia polyantha, Bergia pusilla, Bergia salaria, Bergia serrata, Bergia sessiliflora, Bergia spathulata, Bergia suffruticosa, Bergia texana, Bergia trimera, Bergia anagalloides, Bergia ammannioides, Elatine ojibwayensis, Elatine alsinastrum, Elatine ambigua, Elatine americana, Elatine brachysperma, Elatine brochonii, Elatine californica, Elatine camphylosperma, Elatine chilensis, Elatine ecuadoriensis, Elatine fassettiana, Elatine fauquei, Elatine glaziovii, Elatine gratioloides, Elatine heterandra, Elatine hexandra, Elatine hungarica, Elatine hydropiper, Elatine lindbergii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2674885: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.