Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bryoides
ID:
727414

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Raynal

Source:
ksu

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 19: 169 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726747



Common Names

  • Hydrotriche bryoides
  • Bryoid Hydrotriche
  • Bryoid Water-ribbons


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Description

Hydrotriche bryoides (also called Mossy Water-willow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa and Madagascar. It grows in wet, marshy habitats, and has long, slender stems with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrotriche bryoides is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and is known for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrotriche bryoides is a white or cream colored, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrotriche bryoides is an aquatic plant, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist, but not wet, and provide adequate light and humidity.

Where to Find Hydrotriche bryoides

Hydrotriche bryoides is native to India and can be found in moist areas.

Hydrotriche bryoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrotriche bryoides?

Hydrotriche bryoides

What is the common name of Hydrotriche bryoides?

Mossy Waterweed

What is the natural habitat of Hydrotriche bryoides?

It is found in shallow, still water bodies

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Aline Marie Raynal (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Raynal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:803923-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].