Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
tricostata
ID:
1183050

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sull.) Müll. Hal. ex Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bernice P. Bishop Mus. Bull. 101: 132 1933

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182388

Common Names

  • Limbella tricostata
  • Three-ribbed Limbella
  • Three-ribbed Water-starwort

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Description

Limbella tricostata (also called Three-ribbed limbella, among many other common names) is a floating aquatic plant native to Central and South America. It has a rosette of round leaves with a spongy texture and three ribs. It is found in shallow, slow-moving waters, such as ponds, lakes, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Limbella tricostata has been used as a traditional medicine in some cultures to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, star-shaped with 5 petals. Seed: Small, black, round. Seedlings: Have long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Where to Find Limbella tricostata

Limbella tricostata is native to the Mediterranean region.

Limbella tricostata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limbella tricostata?

Limbella tricostata

What is the common name of Limbella tricostata?

Tricostata Frogbit

What is the natural habitat of Limbella tricostata?

Temperate ponds, lakes, and streams

Species in the Limbella genus

Species in the Amblystegiaceae family

Tomentypnum nitens, Tomentypnum falcifolium, Tomentypnum involutum, Tomentypnum vittii, Amblystegium arvernense, Amblystegium glaziovii, Amblystegium serpens, Amblystegium sparsile, Amblystegium speirophyllum, Amblystegium subulatum, Amblystegium tenuifolium, Amblystegium chalaropelma, Amblystegium patenti-flexuosum, Amblystegium stricto-serpens, Amblystegium camisassae, Amblystegium calcareum, Amblystegium pseudosubtile, Anacamptodon africanus, Anacamptodon amblystegioides, Anacamptodon cubensis, Anacamptodon fortunei, Anacamptodon latidens, Anacamptodon splachnoides, Anacamptodon validinervis, Anacamptodon wattsii, Anacamptodon compactus, Anacamptodon marginatus, Anacamptodon minimus, Anacamptodon kamchaticus, Anacamptodon touwii, Bryostreimannia turgida, Campylium squarrosulum, Campylium amblystegioides, Campylium annamense, Campylium chrysophyllum, Campylium glaucocarpoides, Campylium insubricum, Campylium stellatum, Campylium zemliae, Campylium gollanii, Campylium longicuspis, Campylium laxifolium, Campylium protensum, Campylium bambergeri, Campylium hylocomioides, Conardia compacta, Cratoneuron filicinum, Cratoneuron curvicaule, Cratoneuropsis relaxa, Cratoneuropsis chilensis,

References

William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160438: Based on data supplied by Bryonames