Villarsia rhomboidalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhomboidalis
ID:
423201
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dop
Source:
ksu
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 59: 146 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422533
Common Names
- Rhomboidalis Villarsia
- Rhomboidalis Water-plantain
- Rhomboidalis Arrowhead
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Villarsia rhomboidalis (also called rhomboid villarsia, among many other common names) is a small annual herb native to Australia. It has small, lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. The herb grows in wet, sandy soils and is often found in swamps and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Villarsia rhomboidalis is used as a food source and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Villarsia rhomboidalis has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Villarsia rhomboidalis is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in moist, acidic, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall or early spring. Division should be done in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Villarsia rhomboidalis
Villarsia rhomboidalis is native to Africa and can be found in moist, shady forests.
Villarsia rhomboidalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Villarsia rhomboidalis?
Villarsia rhomboidalis
What is the common name of Villarsia rhomboidalis?
Diamond-leaved Water-milfoil
What is the growth habit of Villarsia rhomboidalis?
Submerged aquatic herb
Species in the Villarsia 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
Paul Dop (1876-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dop' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:371421-1: Based on the initial data import