Hydrilla, Waterthyme
Hydrilla verticillata
Basic Information
Family: Hydrocharitaceae
Genus: hydrilla
Plant ID (slug): hydrilla-verticillata
Numeric ID: 3648
USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Hydrilla verticillata is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from May to October, and the seeds ripen from June to October. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Water. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It can grow in water.
Distribution
A cosmopolitan plant, it is hard to know the areas where it is truly native[270]..
Habitats
Pond;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Detergent Miscellany Used in the treatment of abscesses, boils and wounds, especially if there is debris in the wound. A dried powder of the plant is applied to cuts and wounds to help accelerate healing.
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Hydrilla verticillata Hydrilla, Waterthyme PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Hydrilla verticillata is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from May to October, and the seeds ripen from June to October. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Water. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It can grow in water.