Hydrostachys angustisecta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustisecta
ID:
1067745
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 391 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067083
Common Names
- Hydrostachys
- Angustisecta
- Narrow-Sectioned Hydrostachys
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hydrostachys angustisecta (also called Narrow-segmented Hydrostachys, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the western United States, from California to Utah and Arizona, and grows in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrostachys angustisecta is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hydrostachys angustisecta is a small white or yellowish-white flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hydrostachys angustisecta is a tropical, evergreen, aquatic plant that can be grown in water or in moist soil. It requires full sun to partial shade and prefers a warm, humid climate. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.
Where to Find Hydrostachys angustisecta
Hydrostachys angustisecta can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.
Species in the Hydrostachys genus
Hydrostachys bismarckii, Hydrostachys insignis, Hydrostachys lufirensis, Hydrostachys lukungensis, Hydrostachys myriophylla, Hydrostachys polymorpha, Hydrostachys triaxialis, Hydrostachys verruculosa, Hydrostachys distichophylla, Hydrostachys monoica, Hydrostachys stolonifera, Hydrostachys maxima, Hydrostachys trifaria, Hydrostachys decaryi, Hydrostachys imbricata, Hydrostachys plumosa, Hydrostachys longifida, Hydrostachys multifida, Hydrostachys angustisecta, Hydrostachys perrieri, Hydrostachys fimbriata,
Species in the Hydrostachyaceae family
Hydrostachys bismarckii, Hydrostachys insignis, Hydrostachys lufirensis, Hydrostachys lukungensis, Hydrostachys myriophylla, Hydrostachys polymorpha, Hydrostachys triaxialis, Hydrostachys verruculosa, Hydrostachys distichophylla, Hydrostachys monoica, Hydrostachys stolonifera, Hydrostachys maxima, Hydrostachys trifaria, Hydrostachys decaryi, Hydrostachys imbricata, Hydrostachys plumosa, Hydrostachys longifida, Hydrostachys multifida, Hydrostachys angustisecta, Hydrostachys perrieri, Hydrostachys fimbriata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-16300036: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.