Podostemum rutifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rutifolium
ID:
485566
Status:
valid
Authors:
Warm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Kongel. Danske Vidensk. Selsk. Skr., Naturvidensk. Math. Afh. , ser. 6, 9: 129 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484898
Common Names
- Rutifolium Podostemum
- Rutifolium Podostemum Protea
- Rutifolium Podostemum Sugarbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Podostemum ostenianun Warm. [unknown]
- Podostemum rutifolium rutifolium [unknown]
Description
Podostemum rutifolium (also called Rutifolium Podostemum, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant with small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to South America and is found in fast-flowing streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Podostemum rutifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Podostemum rutifolium sub. ricciiforme (Liebm.) Novelo & C.T.PhilbrickFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podostemum rutifolium has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Podostemum rutifolium is a small, evergreen aquatic plant that grows up to 2 feet tall and wide. It has long, narrow leaves that are up to 8 inches long. The flowers are small and white, and they appear in clusters at the tips of the stems. It is native to South America and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Propagation is done by division or seed.
Where to Find Podostemum rutifolium
Podostemum rutifolium can be found in South America.
Podostemum rutifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podostemum rutifolium?
Podostemum rutifolium
What type of plant is Podostemum rutifolium?
It is an aquatic plant
Where is Podostemum rutifolium found?
It is found in South Africa
Species in the Podostemum genus
Podostemum rutifolium, Podostemum irgangii, Podostemum muelleri, Podostemum distichum, Podostemum comatum, Podostemum acuminatum, Podostemum ceratophyllum, Podostemum fruticulosum, Podostemum flagelliforme, Podostemum ovatum, Podostemum saldanhanum, Podostemum scaturiginum, Podostemum weddellianum, Podostemum algaeforme, Podostemum minor,
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-2567162: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Eugenius Bülow Warming (1841-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warm.' in the authors string.