Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
humboldtiana
ID:
383142

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 429 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382474

Common Names

  • Humboldtiana Nymphoides
  • Humboldtiana Water-Fringe
  • Humboldtiana Fringed Water-Lily

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Synonyms

  • Trachysperma humboldtiana (Kunth) House [unknown]
  • Villarsia humboldtiana Kunth [unknown]
  • Limnanthemum humboldtianum (Kunth) Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Nymphoides humboldtiana (also called Humboldt's Marshwort, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant with white flowers and floating leaves. It is native to South America and is found in shallow ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Nymphoides humboldtiana is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and ponds. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nymphoides humboldtiana is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nymphoides humboldtiana is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Nymphoides humboldtiana

Nymphoides humboldtiana is native to tropical regions of South America, from Colombia to Argentina.

Nymphoides humboldtiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphoides humboldtiana?

Nymphoides humboldtiana

What is the common name of Nymphoides humboldtiana?

Humboldt's Nymphoides

What is the natural habitat of Nymphoides humboldtiana?

Nymphoides humboldtiana is found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Species in the Nymphoides genus

Species in the Menyanthaceae family

Liparophyllum gunnii, Liparophyllum capitatum, Liparophyllum congestiflorum, Liparophyllum exaltatum, Liparophyllum exiguum, Liparophyllum lasiospermum, Liparophyllum latifolium, Liparophyllum violifolium, Menyanthes trifoliata, Nephrophyllidium crista-galli, Nymphoides rautaneni, Nymphoides subacuta, Nymphoides spongiosa, Nymphoides spinulosperma, Nymphoides sivarajanii, Nymphoides siamensis, Nymphoides quadriloba, Nymphoides planosperma, Nymphoides peltata, Nymphoides parvifolia, Nymphoides simulans, Nymphoides triangularis, Nymphoides geminata, Nymphoides humboldtiana, Nymphoides hastata, Nymphoides guineensis, Nymphoides fallax, Nymphoides hydrophylla, Nymphoides furculifolia, Nymphoides forbesiana, Nymphoides montana, Nymphoides minor, Nymphoides humilis, Nymphoides krishnakesara, Nymphoides indica, Nymphoides ezannoi, Nymphoides flaccida, Nymphoides beaglensis, Nymphoides elliptica, Nymphoides disperma, Nymphoides brevipedicellata, Nymphoides bosseri, Nymphoides cambodiana, Nymphoides coreana, Nymphoides aquatica, Nymphoides thunbergiana, Nymphoides cordata, Nymphoides milnei, Nymphoides tenuissima, Nymphoides elegans,

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:171243-2: Based on the initial data import