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
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.
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 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,