Hottonia palustris
Hottonia palustris
FamilyGenus: Hottonianative in Germany
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About this species
Hottonia palustris is a native aquatic herb producing flowers from May to July, found in shallow water and wet ground.
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Pollination
Ecological significance
As a native aquatic plant, Hottonia palustris contributes to the biodiversity of wetland habitats and supports pond life.
Annual cycle
Flowers appear from May to July.
Standort & Merkmale
Light
Halbschatten
Moisture
Feucht
Soil
Mittelzehrer (Normaler Boden)
Flowering period
Mai – Jul
Soil reaction
Mäßig sauer bis neutral
Bioregion
Continental
Growth form
Krautige Pflanze
Woodiness
Nicht verholzt
Leaf type
Breitblättrig
Plant height
0.22 m
Morphological traits: TRY ID3 (CC BY 3.0) & TRY ID81 (CC BY)
Pflege & Anbau
Grow *Hottonia palustris* in a pond or bog garden in semi-shade to full sun. It requires consistently moist to wet, neutral to slightly acidic soil of average fertility. The plant is herbaceous and aquatic, growing well in shallow water at the margin of a pond. It will flower from May to July.
Scientific profile
Hottonia palustris is a herbaceous, non-woody member of the primrose family (Primulaceae) and is native in Great Britain. It is an aquatic plant, typically growing in shallow water or very wet, swampy ground. The plant reaches about 22 cm in height and bears broad leaves. It thrives in semi-shaded situations but can tolerate full sun. It requires moist to wet, neutral to slightly acidic soil of moderate fertility. Flowering takes place from May through July. The species is adapted to low-disturbance habitats and moderately warm temperatures. Some red list assessments classify it as V, indicating a near-threatened or vulnerable status.
Sources & data origin
•Interaktionsdaten via GloBI (CC-BY 4.0)
•FloraWeb / BfN
•EIVE 1.0 — Dengler et al. (2023), DOI: 10.3897/VCS.98324 (CC BY 4.0)
•GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — GBIF Secretariat (2024), DOI: 10.15468/39omei (CC BY 4.0)
•TRY Categorical Traits (ID3) — Kattge et al. (2012), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.3 (CC BY 3.0)
•TRY Global Spectrum (ID81) — Díaz et al. (2016/2021), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.81 (CC BY)
•Govaerts R et al. (2025) — World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) v14. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. DOI: 10.34885/xs7h-ze42 (CC BY 4.0)
•Foto: © Adobe Stock / AdobeStock_143820829
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