Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicornis
ID:
569684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 12: 133 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569016



Common Names

  • Bordasia bicornis
  • Bicornis Bordasia
  • Bordasia bicornis


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Description

Bordasia bicornis (also called Two-horned Bordasia, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant species of the family Hydrocharitaceae. It is native to North America and can be found in shallow, still water bodies. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves with two horns.

Uses & Benefits

Bordasia bicornis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bordasia bicornis are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bordasia bicornis is a terrestrial orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be planted in a pot with a mix of orchid bark and perlite. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced orchid fertilizer. Propagation is done through division of the plant or by seed.

Where to Find Bordasia bicornis

Bordasia bicornis is native to tropical South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Bordasia bicornis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bordasia bicornis?

Bordasia bicornis

What is the common name of Bordasia bicornis?

Two-horned Bordasia

What is the natural habitat of Bordasia bicornis?

Bordasia bicornis is native to the western United States, from California to Washington.

Species in the Bordasia 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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