Status:
valid
Authors:
C.V.Morton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 521 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526958
Common Names
- Alloplectus aquatilis
- Aquatilis Alloplectus
- Aquatilis
Description
Alloplectus aquatilis (also called Alloplectus aquatilis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is an aquatic perennial with long, narrow leaves, and its flowers are small and white. It is native to tropical America, and it typically grows in shallow, still bodies of water.
Uses & Benefits
Alloplectus aquatilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white or yellowish-white, in axillary cymes. Seed: small, oblong, brownish-black. Seedlings: with opposite, ovate-lanceolate, serrate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alloplectus aquatilis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Alloplectus aquatilis
Alloplectus aquatilis is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Alloplectus aquatilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alloplectus aquatilis?
Alloplectus aquatilis
What is the common name of Alloplectus aquatilis?
Water Alloplectus
Where is Alloplectus aquatilis found?
It is found in South America
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Achimenes woodii,
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Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
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