Status:
valid
Authors:
Ostenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 2(6): 10 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764871
Common Names
- Cymodocea Angustata
- Cymodocea Aequorea
- Cymodocea Acaulis
Description
Cymodocea angustata (also called Narrow-Leaved Cymodocea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. It grows in shallow seas and lagoons.
Uses & Benefits
Cymodocea angustata is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has fragrant white flowers and is drought tolerant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cymodocea angustata is small, white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, long and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cymodocea angustata is a small, perennial aquatic plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in shallow, still waters. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Cymodocea angustata
Cymodocea angustata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Cymodocea angustata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cymodocea angustata?
Cymodocea angustata
What is the common name of Cymodocea angustata?
Cymodocea
What is the family of Cymodocea angustata?
Cymodoceaceae
Species in the Cymodocea genus
Species in the Cymodoceaceae family
Amphibolis antarctica,
Amphibolis griffithii,
Amphibolis antarctica,
Cymodocea angustata,
Cymodocea nodosa,
Cymodocea rotundata,
Halodule bermudensis,
Halodule ciliata,
Halodule emarginata,
Halodule pinifolia,
Halodule uninervis,
Halodule wrightii,
Halodule serratifolia,
Syringodium filiforme,
Syringodium isoetifolium,
Thalassodendron pachyrhizum,
Thalassodendron ciliatum,
Thalassodendron leptocaule,
Oceana serrulata,