Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
aquatica
ID:
446186

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Santapau

Source:
ksu

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 49: 33 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445518



Common Names

  • Limnophila aquatica
  • Aquatic Limnophila
  • Aquatic Water-starwort


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Description

Limnophila aquatica (also called Marshweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows in shallow, slow-moving streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Limnophila aquatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Limnophila aquatica is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limnophila aquatica is an easy-to-grow, stem plant that is often found in aquariums. It can be propagated by cutting the stems and replanting them in the substrate. It prefers a medium to high light level and should be fertilized regularly with a liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Limnophila aquatica

Limnophila aquatica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Limnophila aquatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limnophila aquatica?

Limnophila aquatica

What is the common name of Limnophila aquatica?

Aquatic Limnophila

What is the natural habitat of Limnophila aquatica?

It is native to tropical Africa, where it grows in moist, shady areas

Species in the Limnophila genus

Limnophila ludoviciana, Limnophila balsamea, Limnophila australis, Limnophila aquatica, Limnophila ceratophylloides, Limnophila barteri, Limnophila cana, Limnophila cambodiana, Limnophila brownii, Limnophila hippuridoides, Limnophila helferi, Limnophila glandulifera, Limnophila glabra, Limnophila geoffrayi, Limnophila fluviatilis, Limnophila hayatae, Limnophila dasyantha, Limnophila fragrans, Limnophila laotica, Limnophila micrantha, Limnophila parviflora, Limnophila indica, Limnophila pulcherrima, Limnophila polystachya, Limnophila polyantha, Limnophila poilanei, Limnophila siamensis, Limnophila tillaeoides, Limnophila villosa, Limnophila villifera, Limnophila verticillata, Limnophila chinensis, Limnophila sessiliflora, Limnophila bangweolensis, Limnophila heterophylla, Limnophila crassifolia, Limnophila connata, Limnophila connata, Limnophila rugosa, Limnophila repens, Limnophila erecta, Limnophila borealis, Limnophila limnophiloides, Limnophila aromatica, Limnophila wilsonii, Limnophila laxa, Limnophila palauensis,

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Hermenegild Santapau (1903-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Santapau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804286-1: 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].