Limnophila balsamea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balsamea
ID:
446184
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Benth.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 386 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445516
Common Names
- Limnophila balsamea
- Balsam-scented Limnophila
- Balsam-scented Water-starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Limnophila balsamea (also called Balsam Limnophila, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, thin stems and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Limnophila balsamea 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 balsamea 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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Limnophila balsamea can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Limnophila balsamea
Limnophila balsamea can be found in North America, particularly in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
Limnophila balsamea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Limnophila balsamea?
Limnophila balsamea
What is the common name of Limnophila balsamea?
Balsam Limnophila
What is the natural habitat of Limnophila balsamea?
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804288-1: 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].