Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
walshiae
ID:
1335715

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.W.Davis & K.R.Thiele

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 27: 248 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348169





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Description

Nymphoides walshiae (also called Walsh's Nymphoides, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Australia, and is commonly found in slow-moving streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Nymphoides walshiae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and its leaves can be used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Nymphoides walshiae is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nymphoides walshiae is a perennial aquatic plant native to Australia. It is best propagated through division. Divide the plant in spring or early summer. Plant the divisions in a shallow container filled with aquatic soil and water regularly to keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Nymphoides walshiae

Nymphoides walshiae can be found in Australia.

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,

References

Kevin Thiele (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.R.Thiele' in the authors string.
Robert Wayne Davis (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.W.Davis' in the authors string.