Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
polygonoides
ID:
11179

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-110175: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.