Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 429 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285254
Common Names
- Nymphoides exiliflora
- Slender-Flowered Nymphoides
- Exiliflora Nymphoides
Description
Nymphoides exiliflora (also called Nymphoides exiliflora, among many other common names) is a herb native to China. It has a thin, herbaceous stem and grows to a height of up to 1 metre. Its leaves are opposite, ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nymphoides exiliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nymphoides exiliflora is white or pinkish, with a yellowish center. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nymphoides exiliflora is a species of flowering plant in the Menyanthaceae family. It is found in Brazil. Cultivation and propagation of this species is not well known.
Where to Find Nymphoides exiliflora
Nymphoides exiliflora is native to the southeastern United States and the Caribbean.
Nymphoides exiliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nymphoides exiliflora?
Nymphoides exiliflora
What is the common name of Nymphoides exiliflora?
No common name
What is the habitat of Nymphoides exiliflora?
Found in temperate wetlands
Species in the Nymphoides genus
Species in the Menyanthaceae family
Liparophyllum gunnii,
Liparophyllum capitatum,
Liparophyllum congestiflorum,
Liparophyllum exaltatum,
Liparophyllum exiguum,
Liparophyllum lasiospermum,
Liparophyllum latifolium,
Liparophyllum violifolium,
Menyanthes trifoliata,
Nephrophyllidium crista-galli,
Nymphoides rautaneni,
Nymphoides subacuta,
Nymphoides spongiosa,
Nymphoides spinulosperma,
Nymphoides sivarajanii,
Nymphoides siamensis,
Nymphoides quadriloba,
Nymphoides planosperma,
Nymphoides peltata,
Nymphoides parvifolia,
Nymphoides simulans,
Nymphoides triangularis,
Nymphoides geminata,
Nymphoides humboldtiana,
Nymphoides hastata,
Nymphoides guineensis,
Nymphoides fallax,
Nymphoides hydrophylla,
Nymphoides furculifolia,
Nymphoides forbesiana,
Nymphoides montana,
Nymphoides minor,
Nymphoides humilis,
Nymphoides krishnakesara,
Nymphoides indica,
Nymphoides ezannoi,
Nymphoides flaccida,
Nymphoides beaglensis,
Nymphoides elliptica,
Nymphoides disperma,
Nymphoides brevipedicellata,
Nymphoides bosseri,
Nymphoides cambodiana,
Nymphoides coreana,
Nymphoides aquatica,
Nymphoides thunbergiana,
Nymphoides cordata,
Nymphoides milnei,
Nymphoides tenuissima,
Nymphoides elegans,