Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
siamensis
ID:
446525

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Yamaz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 54: 15 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445857



Common Names

  • Limnophila siamensis
  • Siamese Marshweed
  • Marshweed


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Description

Limnophila siamensis (also called Siamese Ambulia, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows in shallow, slow-moving waters. It is often found in ponds, streams, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Limnophila siamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including coughs, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Limnophila siamensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limnophila siamensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny spot and watered regularly.

Where to Find Limnophila siamensis

Limnophila siamensis is native to Southeast Asia and is found in shallow, slow-moving streams and wetlands.

Limnophila siamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limnophila siamensis?

Limnophila siamensis

What is the common name of Limnophila siamensis?

Siamese Limnophila

What is the natural habitat of Limnophila siamensis?

Marshes, ponds, and other wet 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

Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804363-1: 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].