Elatine camphylosperma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
camphylosperma
ID:
665976
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seub.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 1: 284 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665308
Common Names
- Elatine camphylosperma
- Camphylospermous Elatine
- Camphylospermous Waterwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Potamopitys campylosperma Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Elatine camphylosperma (also called Waterwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and 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 camphylosperma 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 camphylosperma 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elatine camphylosperma is a small aquatic plant native to temperate regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Once established, Elatine camphylosperma should be grown in partial shade and in moist soil.
Where to Find Elatine camphylosperma
Elatine camphylosperma can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the central part of the Mediterranean basin.
Elatine camphylosperma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatine camphylosperma?
Elatine camphylosperma
What is the common name of Elatine camphylosperma?
Waterwort
What type of plant is Elatine camphylosperma?
Aquatic herb
Species in the Elatine genus
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, Elatine lorentziana, Elatine macrocalyx, Elatine macropoda, Elatine madagascariensis, Elatine major, Elatine minima, Elatine paramoana, Elatine peruviana, Elatine rubella, Elatine spathulata, Elatine triandra, Elatine rotundifolia, Elatine gussonei,
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
Moritz August Seubert (1818-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seub.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324673-1: Based on the initial data import