Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
australasica
ID:
1318610

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) M.Pell. & C.N.Horn

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 108:57:00. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331064

Common Names

  • Pontederia australasica
  • Australasica Pontederia
  • Pontederia

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Description

Pontederia australasica (also called Australasian Pickerelweed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower. It grows in shallow water bodies such as ponds and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Pontederia australasica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pontederia australasica has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pontederia australasica is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Pontederia australasica

Pontederia australasica is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Pontederia australasica FAQ

What is the common name of Pontederia australasica?

Australian pickerelweed

What is the growth habit of Pontederia australasica?

It is an aquatic perennial

What is the native range of Pontederia australasica?

It is native to Australia

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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
C.N. Horn (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.N.Horn' in the authors string.
Marco Octávio de Oliveira Pellegrini: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pell.' in the authors string.