Elatine macrocalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocalyx
ID:
666017
Status:
valid
Authors:
Albr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 14: 320 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665349
Common Names
- Macrocalyx Elatine
- Macrocalyx Waterwort
- Macrocalyx Elatine Waterwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elatine macrocalyx (also called Large-Calyx Waterwort, among many other common names) is an annual aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers with a large calyx. It typically grows in shallow, still water in ponds, ditches, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Elatine macrocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and water gardens. It can also be used to reduce algae growth in ponds and aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elatine macrocalyx 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 macrocalyx is a small, annual aquatic plant with a creeping stem. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers shallow water with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It can tolerate full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Elatine macrocalyx
Elatine macrocalyx is native to the Mediterranean region.
Elatine macrocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatine macrocalyx?
Elatine macrocalyx
What is the common name of Elatine macrocalyx?
Large-calyx waterwort
What type of plant is Elatine macrocalyx?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2786561: Based on the initial data import
David Edward Albrecht (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albr.' in the authors string.