Heteranthera dubia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dubia
ID:
442163
Status:
valid
Authors:
MacMill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Metasp. Minnesota Valley : 138 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441495
Common Names
- Dubia Heteranthera
- Heteranthera dubia
- Sicydium schiedeanum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Commelina dubia Jacq. [unknown]
- Commelina dubia Delile [unknown]
- Commelina dubia Kunth [unknown]
- Heteranthera dubia terrestre Vict. [unknown]
- Heteranthera graminea Vahl [unknown]
- Heteranthera liebmannii (Buchenau) Shinners [unknown]
- Leptanthus gramineus Michx. [unknown]
- Phrynium dubium (Jacq.) Farw. [unknown]
- Phrynium dubium terrestre Farw. [unknown]
- Schollera dubia Kuntze [unknown]
- Schollera graminea Raf. [unknown]
- Schollera graminea minima N.Coleman [unknown]
- Schollera graminifolia Willd. [unknown]
- Zosterella dubia Small [unknown]
- Zosterella longituba Alexander [unknown]
Description
Heteranthera dubia (also called 'Dubious Heteranthera', among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial plant native to Central and South America. It has long, slender leaves that are green in color, and small white flowers. It grows in shallow, slow-moving water in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Heteranthera dubia is used as an ornamental plant, for water purification, and in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heteranthera dubia has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heteranthera dubia is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Heteranthera dubia
Heteranthera dubia is native to South America and can be found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and ponds.
Heteranthera dubia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heteranthera dubia?
Heteranthera dubia
What is the common name of Heteranthera dubia?
Dubious Water Starwort
Where is Heteranthera dubia found?
Heteranthera dubia is found in North America
Species in the Heteranthera genus
Heteranthera callifolia, Heteranthera dubia, Heteranthera limosa, Heteranthera mexicana, Heteranthera multiflora, Heteranthera oblongifolia, Heteranthera peduncularis, Heteranthera reniformis, Heteranthera rotundifolia, Heteranthera seubertiana, Heteranthera spicata, Heteranthera zosterifolia, Heteranthera lutea, Heteranthera gardneri,
Species in the Pontederiaceae family
Heteranthera callifolia, Heteranthera dubia, Heteranthera limosa, Heteranthera mexicana, Heteranthera multiflora, Heteranthera oblongifolia, Heteranthera peduncularis, Heteranthera reniformis, Heteranthera rotundifolia, Heteranthera seubertiana, Heteranthera spicata, Heteranthera zosterifolia, Heteranthera lutea, Heteranthera gardneri, Pontederia azurea, Pontederia cordata, Pontederia crassipes, Pontederia hastata, Pontederia natans, Pontederia ovalis, Pontederia paniculata, Pontederia paradoxa, Pontederia parviflora, Pontederia plantaginea, Pontederia rotundifolia, Pontederia sagittata, Pontederia subovata, Pontederia triflora, Pontederia vaginalis, Pontederia meyeri, Pontederia australasica, Pontederia brevipetiolata, Pontederia cyanea, Pontederia valida, Pontederia heterosperma, Pontederia diversifolia, Pontederia korsakowii, Pontederia elata, Pontederia africana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-248965: Based on the initial data import
Conway MacMillan (1867-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'MacMill.' in the authors string.