Elatine minima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minima
ID:
666027
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt.) Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 10: 73 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665359
Common Names
- Minima Elatine
- Minima Waterwort
- Minima Elatine Waterwort
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- Crypta minima Nutt. [unknown]
- Elatine clintoniana Peck [unknown]
Description
Elatine minima (also called Dwarf 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. It typically grows in shallow, still water in ponds, ditches, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Elatine minima 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
The flowers of Elatine minima are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elatine minima 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 minima
Elatine minima is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Elatine minima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatine minima?
Elatine minima
What is the common name of Elatine minima?
Small waterwort
What type of plant is Elatine minima?
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-2786570: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.