Niphogeton stricta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
1068741
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Wolff) Mathias & Constance
Source:
tro
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 23: 419 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068079
Common Names
- Niphogeton stricta
- Strict Water Parsley
- Strict Water Celery
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Niphogeton stricta (also called Water Parsnip, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to South America. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It grows in shallow water or on wet soil. It is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Niphogeton stricta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Niphogeton stricta is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and oval-shaped. The seedling has a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Niphogeton stricta is a fast-growing, creeping aquatic plant. It can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers a sunny location in the water and can be grown in shallow water or in moist soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Niphogeton stricta
Niphogeton stricta is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in wetland areas.
Species in the Niphogeton genus
Niphogeton scaber, Niphogeton lingula, Niphogeton chirripoi, Niphogeton kalbreyeri, Niphogeton colombiana, Niphogeton dissecta, Niphogeton pusilla, Niphogeton ternata, Niphogeton scabra, Niphogeton azorelloides, Niphogeton magna, Niphogeton stricta, Niphogeton sprucei, Niphogeton glaucescens, Niphogeton boliviana, Niphogeton fruticosa, Niphogeton cleefii, Niphogeton josei, Niphogeton killipiana,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1701352: Based on the initial data import
Mildred Esther Mathias (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mathias' in the authors string.
Lincoln Constance (1909-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constance' in the authors string.
Karl Friedrich August Hermann Wolff (1866-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wolff' in the authors string.