Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
rugosa
ID:
720028

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Thieret

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 34(7): 96 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719361

Common Names

  • Rugose Waterweed
  • Rugose Pondweed
  • Rugose Pond-grass

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Description

Hemichaena rugosa (also called 'Forked Pondweed', among many other common names) is a small, aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, forked leaves that are bright green in color and grow in clusters. It prefers shallow, still water in ponds, streams, and other bodies of water. It is often used as an aquarium plant.

Uses & Benefits

Hemichaena rugosa is a popular ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes. It can also be used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemichaena rugosa has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemichaena rugosa is a perennial herb native to India. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant requires full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Hemichaena rugosa

Hemichaena rugosa is found in tropical and subtropical wetlands in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Hemichaena rugosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemichaena rugosa?

Hemichaena rugosa

What is the common name of Hemichaena rugosa?

Rugosa

Where is Hemichaena rugosa found?

It is found in South Africa.

Species in the Phrymaceae family

Diplacus aridus, Diplacus aurantiacus, Diplacus calycinus, Diplacus clevelandii, Diplacus grandiflorus, Diplacus linearis, Diplacus lompocensis, Diplacus longiflorus, Diplacus parviflorus, Diplacus puniceus, Diplacus rutilus, Diplacus stellatus, Diplacus parryi, Diplacus rupicola, Diplacus bigelovii, Diplacus bolanderi, Diplacus clivicola, Diplacus constrictus, Diplacus cusickii, Diplacus fremontii, Diplacus jepsonii, Diplacus johnstonii, Diplacus layneae, Diplacus leptaleus, Diplacus mephiticus, Diplacus mohavensis, Diplacus nanus, Diplacus rattanii, Diplacus viscidus, Diplacus pictus, Diplacus angustatus, Diplacus pulchellus, Diplacus tricolor, Diplacus congdonii, Diplacus douglasii, Diplacus kelloggii, Diplacus torreyi, Diplacus traskiae, Diplacus compactus, Diplacus vandenbergensis, Diplacus ovatus, Diplacus brandegeei, Diplacus thompsonii, Diplacus cusickioides, Diplacus deschutesensis, Diplacus cascadensis, Diplacus bicolor, Diplacus brevipes, Diplacus australis, Diplacus pygmaeus,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John William Thieret (1926-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thieret' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120048-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].