Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
aquatica
ID:
1079544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Naudin

Source:
tro

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 13: 28 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078882

Common Names

  • Water Nepsera
  • Aquatic Nepsera
  • Nepsera aquatica

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Description

Nepsera aquatica (also called Aquatic Nepsera, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Nepsera aquatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nepsera aquatica is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepsera aquatica is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Carefully dig up the plant and divide the roots into sections, making sure each section has some roots and shoots.

Where to Find Nepsera aquatica

Nepsera aquatica can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Nepsera genus

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

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