Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pulcherrima
ID:
446485

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 267 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445817



Common Names

  • Limnophila pulcherrima
  • Beautiful Marshweed
  • Marshweed


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Description

Limnophila pulcherrima (also called Beautiful 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 pulcherrima is a popular aquarium plant that is used to provide shade and shelter for fish, as well as to oxygenate the water. It can also be used as a decorative element in aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Limnophila pulcherrima 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 pulcherrima is a perennial aquatic plant that grows best in full sun in shallow water. Propagation is by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Limnophila pulcherrima

Limnophila pulcherrima is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas such as riverbanks and wet meadows.

Limnophila pulcherrima FAQ

What is the ideal water temperature for Limnophila pulcherrima?

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

What is the ideal pH level for Limnophila pulcherrima?

Limnophila pulcherrima prefers a pH level between 6.0-7.5

What type of lighting is best for Limnophila pulcherrima?

Limnophila pulcherrima 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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804348-1: 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].