Bergia arenaroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenaroides
ID:
564978
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fenzl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Bayer. Bot. Ges. Regensburg 3: 183 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564310
Common Names
- Bergia arenaroides
- Sand-Like Bergia
- Sand-Like Waterwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Merimea arenarioides Cambess. [unknown]
Description
Bergia arenaroides (also called Sand 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 arenaroides 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 arenaroides 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 arenaroides 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 arenaroides
Bergia arenaroides is native to the Mediterranean region.
Bergia arenaroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bergia arenaroides?
Bergia arenaroides
What is the common name of Bergia arenaroides?
Arenaroides Bergia
What is the natural habitat of Bergia arenaroides?
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-2674892: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.