Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
rariflorum
ID:
756151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 24A(7): 32 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755484



Common Names

  • Reniform Water Plantain
  • Alisma
  • Reniform Alisma


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Description

Alisma rariflorum (also called Rare-flowered Water-plantain, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. It has a rosette of basal leaves with long petioles and small, white flowers. It grows in shallow water in marshes, ponds, and ditches.

Uses & Benefits

Alisma rariflorum is used to treat urinary tract infections, reduce inflammation, and improve digestion. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and other conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alisma rariflorum is white and star-shaped, with three petals and three sepals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alisma rariflorum is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in water up to a depth of 15 cm (6 in). To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist soil mix and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. To propagate by division, divide the plant into smaller pieces and replant in moist soil.

Where to Find Alisma rariflorum

Alisma rariflorum can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow waters in Europe and western Asia.

Alisma rariflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alisma rariflorum?

Alisma rariflorum

What is the family of Alisma rariflorum?

Alismataceae

What is the common name of Alisma rariflorum?

Rare-flowered Water-plantain

Species in the Alismataceae family

Albidella nymphaeifolia, Albidella acanthocarpa, Albidella glandulosa, Albidella oligococca, Alisma bjorkqvistii, Alisma canaliculatum, Alisma gramineum, Alisma juzepczukii, Alisma lanceolatum, Alisma nanum, Alisma plantago-aquatica, Alisma rhicnocarpum, Alisma subcordatum, Alisma triviale, Alisma wahlenbergii, Alisma praecox, Alisma rariflorum, Alisma bjoerkqvistii, Astonia australiensis, Baldellia alpestris, Baldellia ranunculoides, Baldellia repens, Burnatia enneandra, Butomopsis latifolia, Caldesia grandis, Caldesia parnassifolia, Caldesia janaki-ammaliae, Caldesia plantago-aquatica, Damasonium alisma, Damasonium bourgaei, Damasonium californicum, Damasonium constrictum, Damasonium minus, Damasonium polyspermum, Echinodorus berteroi, Helanthium tenellum, Helanthium bolivianum, Helanthium zombiense, Hydrocleys martii, Hydrocleys mattogrossensis, Hydrocleys modesta, Hydrocleys nymphoides, Hydrocleys parviflora, Limnocharis laforestii, Limnocharis flava, Limnophyton obtusifolium, Limnophyton fluitans, Limnophyton angolense, Luronium natans, Ranalisma rostrata,

References

Gunnar Samuelsson (1885-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58249-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.