Hydrocleys


Hydrocleys is a genus of aquatic plants in the Alismataceae, native to the Western Hemisphere, though one is naturalized elsewhere and sold as an ornamental for decorative ponds and artificial aquatic habitats. At present, five species are recognized:
ImageScientific nameDistribution
Hydrocleys martii Seub. in C.F.P.von MartiusBrazil, Argentina, Uruguay
Hydrocleys mattogrossensis Holm-Niels. & R.R.HaynesBrazil, Bolivia
Hydrocleys modesta PedersenBrazil, Argentina, Paraguay
Hydrocleys nymphoides Buchenauwidespread across South America, Central America, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and the Netherlands Antilles. Also naturalized in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Fiji, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Florida, Louisiana and Texas
Hydrocleys parviflora Seub. in C.F.P.von MartiusMexico, Central America, Venezuela, Colombia, Bolivia, Brazil