Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavida
ID:
538979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ulbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 14: 109 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538311



Common Names

  • Anotea flavida
  • Yellow Anotea
  • Yellow Wild Cotton


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Synonyms

  • Malvaviscus acerifolius C.Presl [unknown]
  • Malvaviscus flavidus ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Anotea flavida (also called Yellow water-starwort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to Europe and western Asia. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with creeping rhizomes and erect stems. It grows in shallow water or on wet soil in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, bogs, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Anotea flavida is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anotea flavida has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anotea flavida is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Anotea flavida

Anotea flavida is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky habitats.

Anotea flavida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anotea flavida?

Anotea flavida

What is the common name of Anotea flavida?

Yellow Anotea

What is the natural habitat of Anotea flavida?

Dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Anotea genus

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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