Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
727354

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 328 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726687



Common Names

  • Spiny Hydrolea
  • Hydrolea spinosa
  • Spiny Water Hyssop


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Synonyms

  • Nama spinosa (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Reichelia palustris Billb. ex Beurl. [unknown]
  • Ernstamra herbacea (Choisy) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hydrolea glabra Choisy [unknown]
  • Hydrolea spinosa trigyna (Sw.) Voss [unknown]
  • Hydrolea tetragynia Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Hydrolea trigyna Sw. [unknown]
  • Hydrolea elegans A.W.Benn. [unknown]
  • Hydrolea spinosa inermis Spruce ex A.W.Benn. [unknown]
  • Hydrolea spinosa megapotamica Brand [unknown]
  • Wigandia herbacea Choisy [unknown]
  • Hydrolea spinosa spinosa [unknown]
  • Lycium capsulare L. [deprecated]
  • Nama extraaxillaris (C.Morren) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hydrolea extraaxillaris C.Morren [unknown]
  • Hydrolea paludosa A.W.Benn. [unknown]
  • Nama paludosa (A.W.Benn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Nama elegans (A.W.Benn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hydrolea spinosa elliptica Miq. [unknown]
  • Hydrolea spinosa purpurascens Brand [unknown]
  • Hydrolea spinosa glabra Brand [unknown]
  • Hydrolea spinosa paludosa Brand [unknown]
  • Hydrolea capsularis (L.) Druce [unknown]
  • Hydrolea spinosa vulgaris Brand [unknown]
  • Hydrolea spinosa latifolia Brand [unknown]
  • Campanula americana hirsuta Houst. ex Sw. [unknown]
  • Hydrolea spinosa glabrispina Brand [unknown]
  • Hydrolea azurea Linden [unknown]
  • Hydrolea extra-axillaris C.Morren [deprecated]

Description

Hydrolea spinosa (also called Prickly Water-willow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa and Madagascar. It grows in wet, marshy habitats, and has long, spiny stems with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrolea spinosa is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hydrolea spinosa var. paraguayensis (Chodat) L.J.Davenp.
Hydrolea spinosa var. maior (Brand) L.J.Davenp.
Hydrolea spinosa var. cervantesii (Brand) L.J.Davenp. & A.Pool

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrolea spinosa has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrolea spinosa can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist soil and partial shade. It can be grown in aquariums or in moist soil in a pot.

Where to Find Hydrolea spinosa

Hydrolea spinosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Asia, Africa, and South America.

Hydrolea spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrolea spinosa?

Hydrolea spinosa

What is the common name of Hydrolea spinosa?

Spiny water hyacinth

Where is Hydrolea spinosa found?

It is found in wetlands, marshes, and other wet areas in tropical regions of the world.

References