Contains 1 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
PONTEDERIA Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 288. 1753.
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TYPE: Pontederia cordata Linnaeus Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 1: 462. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontederia cordata | PICKERELWEED | Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) |
[Family identification key]
1. Leaf blade 1.4-4.5 times longer than wide, diaphanous when backlit, the upper side smooth to scabrous, the underside microscopically smooth (or with sparse or irregular faint pits); inflorescence bract (3)4.5-7 cm long; floral tube glabrate to pubescent at maturity
1. Leaf blade 2.5-10 times longer than wide, opaque when backlit, the upperside smooth, the underside microscopically evenly pitted (best seen with diffuse light); inflorescence bract 2-3.5 cm long; floral tube pubescence persistent
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narukila | Narukila Adanson, Fam. Pl. 2: 54, 581. 1763. | TYPE: = Pontederia Linnaeus 1753 | |
| Unisema | Unisema Rafinesque, Med. Repos. 5: 352. 1808, as 'Umsema'; corr. Rafinesque, Med. Fl. 2: 105. 1830. | TYPE: Pontederia cordata Linnaeus = Pontederia Linnaeus 1753. |