Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
flaccida
ID:
720094

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kurz) C.B.Clarke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 424 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719427

Common Names

  • Hemigraphis flaccida
  • Flaccid Waffle Plant
  • Purple Waffle Plant

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Description

Hemigraphis flaccida (also called Flaccid Waffle Plant, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a small, delicate plant with small, round leaves that are usually found in still or slow-moving water. It prefers shallow water and can be found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Hemigraphis flaccida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hemigraphis flaccida is small and white, with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemigraphis flaccida is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soil and requires regular watering. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Hemigraphis flaccida

Hemigraphis flaccida is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Hemigraphis flaccida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemigraphis flaccida?

Hemigraphis flaccida

What is the common name of Hemigraphis flaccida?

Flaccid Hemigraphis

What is the natural habitat of Hemigraphis flaccida?

Hemigraphis flaccida is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand

Species in the Hemigraphis genus

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49441-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.