Hydrophyllum capitatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitatum
ID:
1067277
Status:
valid
Authors:
Douglas ex Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 17: 273 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066615
Common Names
- Hydrophyllum
- Capitate Waterleaf
- Great Waterleaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hydrophyllum capitatum (also called Ballhead Waterleaf, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to western North America, found in moist, wooded habitats. It has a branched stem, reaching up to 60 cm in height, with deeply lobed leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrophyllum capitatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and yards. It is also used in erosion control projects, as it helps to stabilize the soil and reduce runoff.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hydrophyllum capitatum var. thompsonii (M.Peck) ConstanceFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hydrophyllum capitatum has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Hydrophyllum capitatum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Hydrophyllum capitatum
Hydrophyllum capitatum is native to western North America.
Species in the Hydrophyllum genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-16200011: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.