Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
poilanei
ID:
446498

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Yamaz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 55: 335 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445830



Common Names

  • Limnophila poilanei
  • Poilane's Marshweed
  • Marshweed


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Description

Limnophila poilanei (also called Poilane's Marshweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a small, perennial herb with small, white flowers that grows in shallow waters and is often used in aquariums.

Uses & Benefits

Limnophila poilanei is used as an aquarium plant and as an ornamental plant. It can also be used to purify water and as a natural mosquito repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Limnophila poilanei is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limnophila poilanei is an aquatic plant native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. To propagate from cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks. To propagate by division, divide the plant into several sections and replant each section in a separate pot filled with moist soil.

Where to Find Limnophila poilanei

Limnophila poilanei is native to Southeast Asia.

Limnophila poilanei FAQ

What is the ideal water temperature for Limnophila poilanei?

Limnophila poilanei prefers water temperatures between 72-82°F (22-28°C)

What is the ideal pH level for Limnophila poilanei?

Limnophila poilanei prefers a pH level between 6.0-7.5

What type of lighting is best for Limnophila poilanei?

Limnophila poilanei prefers medium to high lighting

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

Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804344-1: 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].