Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
anagalloides
ID:
564976

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walp.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 2: 286 1843

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564308



Common Names

  • Bergia anagalloides
  • Anagalloid Bergia
  • Anagalloid Waterwort


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Synonyms

  • Bergia alsinoides Friedr.-Holzh. [unknown]
  • Elatine anagalloides Fenzl [unknown]

Description

Bergia anagalloides (also called Anagalloid 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 anagalloides 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 anagalloides has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bergia anagalloides can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought, but it will not flower as well if it is too dry. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Bergia anagalloides

Bergia anagalloides is native to the Mediterranean region.

Bergia anagalloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bergia anagalloides?

Bergia anagalloides

What is the common name of Bergia anagalloides?

Anagalloides Bergia

What is the natural habitat of Bergia anagalloides?

It is found in South Africa, growing in sandy soils

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