Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
wahlenbergii
ID:
756180

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Holmb.) Juz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 1: 283 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755513



Common Names

  • Wahlenbergii Alisma
  • Wahlenbergii Water-Plantain
  • Wahlenbergii Water Plantain


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Description

Alisma wahlenbergii (also called Wahlenberg's 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 wahlenbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alisma wahlenbergii 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 wahlenbergii 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 wahlenbergii

Alisma wahlenbergii can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Alisma wahlenbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alisma wahlenbergii?

Alisma wahlenbergii

What is the common name of Alisma wahlenbergii?

Wahlenberg's Water Plantain

What type of plant is Alisma wahlenbergii?

Aquatic herb

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

Sergéi Yuzepchuk (1893-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juz.' in the authors string.
Otto Rudolf Holmberg (1874-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holmb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60449258-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.