Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
fluitans
ID:
444895

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Hess) C.Cusset

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 14: 273 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444227



Common Names

  • Ledermanniella fluitans
  • Fluitans Ledermanniella
  • Fluitans's Ledermanniella


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Description

Ledermanniella fluitans (also called Floating Ledermanniella, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a low-growing habit and grows to a height of up to 10 cm (4 in). Its leaves are linear, narrow and have a pointed tip. It is found in grasslands, chaparral, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ledermanniella fluitans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ledermanniella fluitans has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ledermanniella fluitans is a low-growing, spreading perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Once established, this plant requires minimal care.

Where to Find Ledermanniella fluitans

Ledermanniella fluitans is native to Cameroon and can be found in the Sanaga River basin.

Ledermanniella fluitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ledermanniella fluitans?

Ledermanniella fluitans

What is the common name of Ledermanniella fluitans?

Floating ledermanniella

What is the natural habitat of Ledermanniella fluitans?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Ledermanniella genus

Ledermanniella minutissima, Ledermanniella pusilla, Ledermanniella tenax, Ledermanniella schlechteri, Ledermanniella sanagaensis, Ledermanniella raynaliorum, Ledermanniella ramosissima, Ledermanniella nicolasii, Ledermanniella musciformis, Ledermanniella monandra, Ledermanniella guineensis, Ledermanniella fluitans, Ledermanniella digitata, Ledermanniella congolana, Ledermanniella jaegeri, Ledermanniella boloensis, Ledermanniella bifurcata, Ledermanniella batangensis, Ledermanniella aloides, Ledermanniella adamesii, Ledermanniella abbayesii, Ledermanniella bowlingii, Ledermanniella thalloidea, Ledermanniella maturiniana, Ledermanniella linearifolia, Ledermanniella letouzeyi, Ledermanniella letestui, Ledermanniella keayi, Ledermanniella tenuifolia, Ledermanniella warmingiana, Ledermanniella onanae, Ledermanniella prasina, Ledermanniella pollardiana, Ledermanniella bosii, Ledermanniella lunda,

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2495178: Based on the initial data import
Colette Cusset (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Cusset' in the authors string.