Hydrocharis chevalieri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chevalieri
ID:
770043
Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) Dandy
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 70: 227 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769376
Common Names
- Hydrocharis chevalieri
- Chevalier's Hydrocharis
- Chevalier's Waterweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hydrocharis chevalieri (also called Chevalier's Hydrocharis, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Europe. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers, and grows in shallow, still water.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrocharis chevalieri is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hydrocharis chevalieri is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Hydrocharis chevalieri can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Hydrocharis chevalieri
Hydrocharis chevalieri can be found in wetlands, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and lakes in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Hydrocharis chevalieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocharis chevalieri?
Hydrocharis chevalieri
What type of plant is Hydrocharis chevalieri?
Aquatic plant
Where can Hydrocharis chevalieri be found?
Europe and North Africa
Species in the Hydrocharis genus
Species in the Hydrocharitaceae family
Appertiella hexandra, Blyxa aubertii, Blyxa echinosperma, Blyxa hexandra, Blyxa japonica, Blyxa javanica, Blyxa leiosperma, Blyxa novoguineensis, Blyxa octandra, Blyxa quadricostata, Blyxa radicans, Blyxa senegalensis, Blyxa vietii, Blyxa kasaragodensis, Blyxa mangalensis, Elodea canadensis, Elodea bifoliata, Elodea callitrichoides, Elodea canadensis, Elodea densa, Elodea granatensis, Elodea naias, Elodea nuttallii, Elodea potamogeton, Elodea granatensis, Elodea heterostemon, Enhalus acoroides, Halophila australis, Halophila baillonis, Halophila beccarii, Halophila decipiens, Halophila engelmannii, Halophila hawaiiana, Halophila major, Halophila minor, Halophila ovalis, Halophila spinulosa, Halophila stipulacea, Halophila tricostata, Halophila capricorni, Halophila mikii, Halophila nipponica, Halophila okinawensis, Halophila sulawesii, Halophila madagascariensis, Halophila spinulosa, Hydrilla verticillata, Hydrocharis chevalieri, Hydrocharis dubia, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae,
References
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431794-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.