Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
fluitans
ID:
459053

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex Körn.) Ruhland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 30: 225 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458385



Common Names

  • Leiothrix fluitans
  • Floating leiothrix
  • Fluitans leiothrix


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Description

Leiothrix fluitans (also called Floating Leiothrix, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Primulaceae family. It is found in South America, and is an aquatic plant with ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, yellowish flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Leiothrix fluitans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leiothrix fluitans is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leiothrix fluitans is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a moist medium. Layering can be done by bending a branch down to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch will then form roots and can be separated from the parent plant.

Where to Find Leiothrix fluitans

Leiothrix fluitans can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Leiothrix fluitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leiothrix fluitans?

Leiothrix fluitans

What is the common name of Leiothrix fluitans?

Leiothrix

Where is Leiothrix fluitans native to?

South America

Species in the Leiothrix genus

Leiothrix angustifolia, Leiothrix argentea, Leiothrix argyroderma, Leiothrix arrecta, Leiothrix beckii, Leiothrix celiae, Leiothrix cipoensis, Leiothrix crassifolia, Leiothrix curvifolia, Leiothrix distichoclada, Leiothrix echinocephala, Leiothrix flagellaris, Leiothrix flavescens, Leiothrix fluitans, Leiothrix fulgida, Leiothrix glauca, Leiothrix gomesii, Leiothrix graminea, Leiothrix hirsuta, Leiothrix linearis, Leiothrix longipes, Leiothrix luxurians, Leiothrix mucronata, Leiothrix pilulifera, Leiothrix prolifera, Leiothrix propinqua, Leiothrix rufula, Leiothrix rupestris, Leiothrix schlechtendalii, Leiothrix sclerophylla, Leiothrix sinuosa, Leiothrix spergula, Leiothrix spiralis, Leiothrix subulata, Leiothrix vivipara, Leiothrix raymondii, Leiothrix bracteosa, Leiothrix plantago, Leiothrix restingensis,

Species in the Eriocaulaceae family

Comanthera kegeliana, Comanthera harleyi, Comanthera euschemus, Comanthera elegantula, Comanthera elegans, Comanthera dealbata, Comanthera curralensis, Comanthera brasiliana, Comanthera bisulcata, Comanthera bahiensis, Comanthera aurifibrata, Comanthera aciphylla, Comanthera hatschbachii, Comanthera xeranthemoides, Comanthera caespitosa, Comanthera centauroides, Comanthera reflexa, Comanthera jenmanii, Comanthera floccosa, Comanthera circinnata, Comanthera cipoensis, Comanthera giuliettiae, Comanthera suberosa, Comanthera ruprechtiana, Comanthera paepalophylla, Comanthera nivea, Comanthera nitida, Comanthera magnifica, Comanthera imbricata, Comanthera mucugensis, Comanthera lanosa, Comanthera retroflexa, Comanthera pignalii, Comanthera brunnea, Comanthera dimera, Comanthera angustifolia, Comanthera tricostata, Comanthera borbae, Eriocaulon abyssinicum, Eriocaulon achiton, Eriocaulon acutibracteatum, Eriocaulon acutifolium, Eriocaulon adamesii, Eriocaulon aethiopicum, Eriocaulon africanum, Eriocaulon afzelianum, Eriocaulon albocapitatum, Eriocaulon alleizettei, Eriocaulon alpestre, Eriocaulon alpinum,

References

Wilhelm Ruhland (1878-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:137136-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.