Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
665966

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pursh) Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Nat. Geogr. Sci. 1: 431 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665298



Common Names

  • Elatine americana
  • Americana Elatine
  • American Elatine


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Synonyms

  • Potamopitys americana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alsinastrum americanum Torr. & A.Gray ex Rupr. [unknown]
  • Cryptina minima Nutt. [unknown]
  • Elatine americana callitriche Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Elatine triandra americana (Pursh) Fassett [unknown]
  • Elatine triandra americana (Pursh) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Peplis americana Pursh [unknown]

Description

Elatine americana (also called Waterwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to North America. It grows in shallow water, often in ponds, marshes, and streams, and has small, oval leaves that are usually arranged in a whorl.

Uses & Benefits

Elatine americana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatine americana has small white flowers with three petals and three sepals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatine americana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Both methods should be done in a sunny location.

Where to Find Elatine americana

Elatine americana can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the eastern part of the Mediterranean basin.

Elatine americana FAQ

What is the common name of Elatine americana?

American Waterwort

What is the natural habitat of Elatine americana?

Shallow water and wet soils

What is the size of Elatine americana?

Small annual herb, up to 10 cm tall

Species in the Elatinaceae family

Bergia aestivosa, Bergia ammannioides, Bergia anagalloides, Bergia arenaroides, Bergia auriculata, Bergia barklyana, Bergia capensis, Bergia decumbens, Bergia diacheiron, Bergia erecta, Bergia glomerata, Bergia glutinosa, Bergia guineensis, Bergia henshallii, Bergia mairei, Bergia mossambicensis, Bergia occultipetala, Bergia pedicellaris, Bergia pentheriana, Bergia perennis, Bergia polyantha, Bergia pusilla, Bergia salaria, Bergia serrata, Bergia sessiliflora, Bergia spathulata, Bergia suffruticosa, Bergia texana, Bergia trimera, Bergia anagalloides, Bergia ammannioides, Elatine ojibwayensis, Elatine alsinastrum, Elatine ambigua, Elatine americana, Elatine brachysperma, Elatine brochonii, Elatine californica, Elatine camphylosperma, Elatine chilensis, Elatine ecuadoriensis, Elatine fassettiana, Elatine fauquei, Elatine glaziovii, Elatine gratioloides, Elatine heterandra, Elatine hexandra, Elatine hungarica, Elatine hydropiper, Elatine lindbergii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2786515: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.