Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilis
ID:
128821

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 637 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128150



Common Names

  • Marsh Fleabane
  • Marsh Daisy
  • Marsh Daisy Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Meyera sessilis (Sw.) Sw. [deprecated]
  • Eclipta sessilis Sw. [unknown]

Description

Enydra sessilis (also called Sessile Water-starwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant in the Alismataceae family. It has small, white flowers and long, thin leaves that float on the water's surface. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and prefers shallow, slow-moving bodies of water.

Uses & Benefits

Enydra sessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Enydra sessilis is small, white and tubular. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are very small and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enydra sessilis is a perennial species of plant that is native to India. It can be propagated through division of the root system in early spring. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best to plant it in well-drained soil and water it regularly. It can also be propagated through seed in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Enydra sessilis

Enydra sessilis is native to Southeast Asia and is found in the wild in Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Enydra sessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Enydra sessilis?

Enydra sessilis

What are the common names of Enydra sessilis?

Sessile Water-starwort

What is the natural habitat of Enydra sessilis?

Wetlands, marshes, and shallow water

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References