Hydrostachys multifida
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NameHydrostachys multifida
Scientific NameHydrostachys multifida A.Juss.
Plant FamilyHydrostachyaceae
Natural HabitatEndemic to Madagascar, specifically found in the Vakinankaratra Region, Antananarivo province, near Antsirabe. It inhabits streams and rivers at altitudes around 1384 meters, growing submerged and fixed to rocky substrates.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesUnknown. No known traditional medicinal uses are documented for this species.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsUnknown. No known contraindications for medicinal use.
Cultivation NotesCultivation is highly specialized, requiring conditions mimicking fast-flowing, oxygen-rich freshwater streams with rocky substrates for attachment. It is a rheophyte adapted to specific aquatic environments.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This is a submerged aquatic herb, characterized by its finely divided, blackish-green leaves. It grows attached to rocks in fast-flowing water, forming dense mats. The specimen appears sterile.
