Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
aquatica
ID:
446538

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 631 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445870



Common Names

  • Aquatic Mudwort
  • Mudwort
  • Mudwort Mudwort


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Description

Limosella aquatica (also called Water Mudwort, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem. It is native to North America and grows in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Limosella aquatica var. alismoides Welw. ex Hiern
Limosella aquatica var. aquatica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Limosella aquatica is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limosella aquatica is an aquatic plant native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. 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.

Where to Find Limosella aquatica

Limosella aquatica is native to the western United States, from California to Arizona.

Limosella aquatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limosella aquatica?

Limosella aquatica

What is the common name of Limosella aquatica?

Water Mudwort

What is the family of Limosella aquatica?

Plantaginaceae

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 Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804380-1: 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].