Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
1084646

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Houtt.) Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 19: 360 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083984



Common Names

  • Cape Marshwort
  • Cape Waterweed
  • Marshwort


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Description

Villarsia capensis (also called Cape Waterwort, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has a rounded shape and its leaves are composed of three leaflets. It grows in tropical dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Villarsia capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in parks and gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Villarsia capensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Where to Find Villarsia capensis

Villarsia capensis is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20800924: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Martinus Houttuyn (1720-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Houtt.' in the authors string.