Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
727364

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Vahl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. 2: 46 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726697



Common Names

  • Ceylon Hydrolea
  • Hydrolea zeylanica
  • Ceylon Water Hyssop


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Synonyms

  • Nama zeylanica L. [unknown]
  • Beloanthera oppositifolia Hassk. [unknown]
  • Hydrolea arayatensis Blanco [unknown]
  • Hydrolea ceilonica F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Hydrolea inermis Lour. [unknown]
  • Hydrolea javanica Blume [unknown]
  • Steris javana L. [unknown]
  • Steris aquatica Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Hydrolea zeylanica ciliata Choisy [unknown]
  • Steris javanica L. [unknown]

Description

Hydrolea zeylanica (also called Ceylon 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, slender stems with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrolea zeylanica is a white or cream colored, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrolea zeylanica 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 zeylanica

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

Hydrolea zeylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrolea zeylanica?

Hydrolea zeylanica

What is the common name of Hydrolea zeylanica?

Ceylon water hyacinth

Where is Hydrolea zeylanica found?

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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2856522: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.