hygros
Hygrophila · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Hygros, scientifically known as Hygrophila, is a versatile genus of aquatic plants celebrated for their rapid growth and adaptability. Often used in aquascaping, these moisture-loving species play vital roles in water purification and oxygenating habitats, making them essential components for maintaining healthy, balanced underwater ecosystems and diverse aquatic environments.
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Swampweeds
- Scientific synonyms
- Hemiadelphis · Asteracantha · 10 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Swampweeds
Scientific Names
Accepted name
HygrophilaSynonyms
- Hemiadelphis
- Asteracantha
- Cardanthera
- Synnema
- Santapaua
- Nomaphila
- Eberlea
- Oryzetes
- Kita
- Plaesianthera
- Polyechma
- Physichilus
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Wasserfreunde
- Wasserfreunde
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Acanthaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Hygrophila.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Hygrophila |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across multiple continents. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented in countries such as Germany and Poland. Moving toward West Tropical Africa, the species can be found within the borders of Benin. It is also known to inhabit the landscape of Burkina Faso. Finally, its range extends to the West African nation of Gambia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Poland |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Hygrophila has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Terpenoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology