Heteranthera lutea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
1412026
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Perrier) M.Pell.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 35(1): 125. 2016 [2017 publ. 6 Oct 2016] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424491
Common Names
- Heteranthera lutea
- Yellow Heteranthera
- Yellow Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heteranthera lutea (also called Yellow Heteranthera, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in India. It is a terrestrial orchid, meaning it grows in the ground, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a single stem with two leaves and a single flower with a white lip and yellow petals.
Uses & Benefits
Heteranthera lutea is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds, and as a food source for fish and waterfowl. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heteranthera lutea is a yellow or orange star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Heteranthera lutea can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Heteranthera lutea
Heteranthera lutea is native to Brazil and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Heteranthera lutea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heteranthera lutea?
Heteranthera lutea
What is the common name of Heteranthera lutea?
Yellow Heteranthera
What is the natural habitat of Heteranthera lutea?
The natural habitat of Heteranthera lutea is tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
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
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Marco Octávio de Oliveira Pellegrini: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77174591-1: Based on the initial data import