Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
rattrayi
ID:
444188

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pillans) H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 15: 66 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443520



Common Names

  • Hydrophilus rattrayi
  • Rattray's Water Beetle
  • Water Beetle


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Synonyms

  • Leptocarpus rattrayi Pillans [unknown]

Description

Hydrophilus rattrayi (also called Rattray's Hydrophilus, among many other common names) is a species of beetle in the family Hydrophilidae. It is a large, black beetle with yellow markings and is native to the tropical regions of Africa. It typically lives in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrophilus rattrayi is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrophilus rattrayi has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrophilus rattrayi can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It is best to propagate in spring or summer.

Where to Find Hydrophilus rattrayi

Hydrophilus rattrayi is native to Africa and can be found in the countries of Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Hydrophilus rattrayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrophilus rattrayi?

Hydrophilus rattrayi

What type of plant is Hydrophilus rattrayi?

A flowering plant

Where can Hydrophilus rattrayi be found?

It is native to Australia

Species in the Hydrophilus genus

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-249417: Based on the initial data import
Neville Stuart Pillans (1884-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillans' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.