Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 429 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285248
Common Names
- Nymphoides minima
- Dwarf Nymphoides
- Minima Nymphoides
Description
Nymphoides minima (also called Nymphoides minima, 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 minima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nymphoides minima has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nymphoides minima is a perennial flowering plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Nymphoides minima
Nymphoides minima is native to the southeastern United States and the Caribbean.
Nymphoides minima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nymphoides minima?
Nymphoides minima
What is the common name of Nymphoides minima?
No common name
What is the habitat of Nymphoides minima?
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,