Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 63 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010508
Common Names
- Polygonoides Aequatorium
- Aequatorium Polygonoides
- Aequatorium
Description
Aequatorium polygonoides (also called sea-rocket, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is commonly found in coastal areas and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aequatorium polygonoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aequatorium polygonoides has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aequatorium polygonoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Aequatorium polygonoides
Aequatorium polygonoides is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.
Aequatorium polygonoides FAQ
What are the common names of Aequatorium polygonoides?
Common names of Aequatorium polygonoides include water-starwort, water-starwort daisy, and water-starwort daisy.
What is the scientific name of Aequatorium polygonoides?
The scientific name of Aequatorium polygonoides is Aequatorium polygonoides.
What is the natural habitat of Aequatorium polygonoides?
Aequatorium polygonoides is found in wet, sunny areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Species in the Aequatorium genus
Aequatorium lepidotum,
Aequatorium jamesonii,
Aequatorium polygonoides,
Aequatorium jamesonii,
Aequatorium tatamanum,
Aequatorium latibracteolatum,
Aequatorium albiflorum,
Aequatorium palealbum,
Aequatorium verrucosum,
Aequatorium asterotrichum,
Aequatorium venezuelanum,
Aequatorium limonense,
Aequatorium repandiforme,
Aequatorium caucanum,
Aequatorium sinuatifolium,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,