Contains 2 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 var. cordata | Heartleaf Pickerelweed | |||
| Pontederia cordata var. lancifolia | Lanceleaf Pickerelweed |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||