Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
proserpinacoides
ID:
692084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Neue Schriften Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 3: 449 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691417



Common Names

  • Proserpinacoides Floerkea
  • Floerkea Proserpinacoides
  • Proserpinacoides


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Synonyms

  • Nectris pinnata Pursh [unknown]
  • Floerkea lacustris Pers. [unknown]
  • Floerkea occidentalis Rydb. [unknown]
  • Floerkea palustris Nutt. [unknown]
  • Floerkea uliginosa Muhl. [unknown]
  • Cabomba pinnata Schult.f. [unknown]

Description

Floerkea proserpinacoides (also called False Mermaid, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It is a herbaceous perennial with a spreading crown, growing up to 1 m tall. It is found in moist woodlands, and is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Floerkea proserpinacoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Floerkea proserpinacoides are small, yellowish-green and unisexual, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The fruit is a small, yellow-green, pear-shaped fig. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Floerkea proserpinacoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Floerkea proserpinacoides

Floerkea proserpinacoides can be found in North America.

Floerkea proserpinacoides FAQ

What are the common names of Floerkea proserpinacoides?

False Mermaid

What is the natural habitat of Floerkea proserpinacoides?

It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and North America

What are the characteristics of Floerkea proserpinacoides?

It is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and a creeping, branching stem.

Species in the Floerkea genus

References