Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
alpestre
ID:
727370

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson & P.B.Kenn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia 3: 142 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726703

Common Names

  • Alpine Waterleaf
  • Hydrophyllum alpestre
  • Alpine Waterleaf

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Synonyms

  • Hydrophyllum capitatum alpinum S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Hydrophyllum alpestre (also called Alpine Water-willow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa and Madagascar. It grows in wet, marshy habitats, and has long, slender stems with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrophyllum alpestre is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrophyllum alpestre is a white or cream colored, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrophyllum alpestre can be propagated by division of the rootstock or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in full sun or light shade.

Where to Find Hydrophyllum alpestre

Hydrophyllum alpestre is native to temperate regions of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Hydrophyllum alpestre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrophyllum alpestre?

Hydrophyllum alpestre

What is the common name of Hydrophyllum alpestre?

Alpine waterleaf

Where is Hydrophyllum alpestre found?

It is found in wet areas in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.
Patrick Beveridge Kennedy (1874-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.B.Kenn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:125310-2: Based on the initial data import