Baldellia repens
Creeping Lesser Water Plantain
Also known as: Alisma ranunculoides var. repens (Lam.) Nyman +9 more
- Alisma ranunculoides var. repens (Lam.) Nyman
- Alisma repens Lam.
- Baldellia ranunculoides f. repens (Lam.) Markgr.
- Baldellia ranunculoides subsp. repens (Lam.) Á.Löve & D.Löve
- Baldellia ranunculoides var. repens (Lam.) Gray
- Baldellia repens (Lam.) Ooststr. ex Lawalrée
- Echinodorus ranunculoides f. repens (Lam.) Markgr., 1983
- Echinodorus ranunculoides subsp. repens (Lam.) K.Richt.
- Echinodorus ranunculoides var. repens (Lam.) Duby
- Echinodorus repens (Lam.) J.Kern & Reichg.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Alismataceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a helophyte or perennial.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Baldellia repens
Baldellia repens (commonly known as Creeping Lesser Water-Plantain) is an aquatic herbaceous perennial within the Alismataceae family. It originates in Africa and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Belgium, Canary Is., France, Great Britain, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Newfoundland
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms