Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
limnophilum
ID:
1019

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Ciencia (Mexico) 21: 27 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000348



Common Names

  • Salt Marsh Orache
  • Salt Marsh Pigweed
  • Salt Marsh Lamb's Quarters


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Description

Oritrophium limnophilum (also called Common Marsh-bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oritrophium limnophilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oritrophium limnophilum sub. limnophilum
Oritrophium limnophilum sub. mutisianum (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oritrophium limnophilum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oritrophium limnophilum is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Oritrophium limnophilum

Oritrophium limnophilum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Oritrophium limnophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oritrophium limnophilum?

Oritrophium limnophilum

What is the common name of Oritrophium limnophilum?

Limnophilous Oritrophium

What is the natural habitat of Oritrophium limnophilum?

Oritrophium limnophilum is native to the Mediterranean region.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-100327: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.