Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
dubia
ID:
770047

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Backer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Handb. Fl. Java 1: 64 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769380

Common Names

  • Hydrocharis dubia
  • Doubtful Hydrocharis
  • Doubtful Waterweed

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Description

Hydrocharis dubia (also called Dubious 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 dubia 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 dubia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocharis dubia 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 dubia

Hydrocharis dubia can be found in wetlands, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and lakes in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Hydrocharis dubia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocharis dubia?

Hydrocharis dubia

What type of plant is Hydrocharis dubia?

Aquatic plant

Where can Hydrocharis dubia be found?

Europe and North Africa

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