Status:
valid
Authors:
Suess.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 2: 93 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445554
Common Names
- Limosella pretoriensis
- Pretorian Limosella
- Pretorian Limosella
Description
Limosella pretoriensis (also called Limosella pretoriensis, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant species native to South Africa. It is a small, floating plant with small, oval leaves and small white flowers. It is found in shallow, slow-moving streams and ponds in its native region.
Uses & Benefits
Limosella pretoriensis is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Limosella pretoriensis is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Limosella pretoriensis is an easy-to-grow, aquatic plant that is often used as a foreground plant in aquariums. It can be propagated by cutting the stems and replanting them in the substrate. It prefers a low to medium light level and should be fertilized regularly with a liquid fertilizer.
Where to Find Limosella pretoriensis
Limosella pretoriensis can be found in South Africa, particularly in the provinces of Gauteng and Limpopo.
Limosella pretoriensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Limosella pretoriensis?
Limosella pretoriensis
What is the common name of Limosella pretoriensis?
Pretoria Limosella
What is the natural habitat of Limosella pretoriensis?
Grasslands, woodlands, and open forests
Species in the Limosella genus
Limosella vesiculosa,
Limosella tenella,
Limosella pretoriensis,
Limosella granitica,
Limosella curdieana,
Limosella inflata,
Limosella australis,
Limosella aquatica,
Limosella africana,
Limosella acaulis,
Limosella capensis,
Limosella grandiflora,
Limosella longiflora,
Limosella maior,
Limosella macrantha,
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804405-1: 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].