Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
subcordatum
ID:
756167

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Med. Repos. , ser. 2, 5: 362 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755500



Common Names

  • Subcordate Water-Plantain
  • Subcordate Alisma
  • Subcordate Water Plantain


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Description

Alisma subcordatum (also called Subcordate Water Plantain, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and a short erect stem. The leaves are ovate and the flowers are white. It grows in shallow water, in marshes, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Alisma subcordatum 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 subcordatum is a white star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alisma subcordatum can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Alisma subcordatum

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

Alisma subcordatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alisma subcordatum?

Alisma subcordatum

What is the family of Alisma subcordatum?

Alismataceae

What is the common name of Alisma subcordatum?

Subcordate 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,

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