Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
aloides
ID:
770798

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 535 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770131



Common Names

  • Stratiotes aloides
  • Aloides Stratiotes
  • Aloe-like Stratiotes


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Description

Stratiotes aloides (also called water soldier, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and grows up to 60 cm tall. Its leaves are opposite and lanceolate, and its flowers are white and star-shaped. It is found in shallow ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Stratiotes aloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stratiotes aloides has small, white flowers that appear in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two or three narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stratiotes aloides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not survive in standing water. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Stratiotes aloides

Stratiotes aloides is native to Europe and can be found in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

Stratiotes aloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stratiotes aloides?

Stratiotes aloides

What is the common name of Stratiotes aloides?

Water Aloe

What is the habitat of Stratiotes aloides?

It is found in shallow, slow-moving waters, such as ponds, lakes, and streams

Species in the Stratiotes 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,

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