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
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.
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 Hemichaena genus
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
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].