Vandellia latifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
420894
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Benth.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 415 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420226
Common Names
- Latifolia Velvet Plant
- Velvet Plant
- Latifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vandellia latifolia (also called the Latifolia Whisker, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to South America. It has a creeping stem, with long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It grows in shallow, slow-moving waters, such as ponds, lakes, and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Vandellia latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vandellia latifolia is small, white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have small, white flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vandellia latifolia is an aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of aquatic habitats, including ponds, streams, and aquariums. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and should be planted in a shaded area. It requires regular fertilization and pruning to maintain its shape and health.
Where to Find Vandellia latifolia
Vandellia latifolia can be found in tropical Africa.
Vandellia latifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vandellia latifolia?
Vandellia latifolia
What is the common name of Vandellia latifolia?
Broad-leaved vandellia
What is the natural habitat of Vandellia latifolia?
It is native to tropical Africa
Species in the Vandellia genus
Vandellia tonkinensis, Vandellia thorelii, Vandellia longituba, Vandellia scapigera, Vandellia subulata, Vandellia punctata, Vandellia senegalensis, Vandellia saginiformis, Vandellia laotica, Vandellia latifolia, Vandellia hookeri, Vandellia clausa, Vandellia cerastoides, Vandellia diffusa, Vandellia stemodioides, Vandellia montana, Vandellia setulosa, Vandellia scutellariiformis, Vandellia brevipedunculata, Vandellia elata, Vandellia annamensis, Vandellia aplectra, Vandellia brucei, Vandellia cambodgiana, Vandellia chrysoplectra, Vandellia cleistandra, Vandellia delicatula, Vandellia eberhardtii, Vandellia eremophiloides, Vandellia harmandii, Vandellia humilis, Vandellia hypandra, Vandellia junciformis, Vandellia khaoyaiensis, Vandellia kiangsiensis, Vandellia macrobotrys, Vandellia macrosiphonia, Vandellia maxwellii, Vandellia megaphylla, Vandellia micrantha, Vandellia purpurea, Vandellia rivularis, Vandellia satakei, Vandellia stictantha, Vandellia stolonifera, Vandellia stricta, Vandellia subracemosa, Vandellia tectanthera, Vandellia vogelii, Vandellia yaoshanensis,
Species in the Linderniaceae family
Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810599-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].