Elatine rotundifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
744480
Status:
valid
Authors:
Laegaard
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 26: 235 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743813
Common Names
- Elatine rotundifolia
- Round-leaved Elatine
- Round-leaved Waterwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elatine rotundifolia (also called Roundleaf Waterwort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the Elatinaceae family. It is native to North America and Europe. It is found in shallow water, such as ponds and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Elatine rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elatine rotundifolia has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings are small and have a round shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elatine rotundifolia is a fast-growing annual plant that can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. The plant will reach a height of up to 20 cm and will flower in late summer.
Where to Find Elatine rotundifolia
Elatine rotundifolia is native to Europe and Asia.
Elatine rotundifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatine rotundifolia?
Elatine rotundifolia
What is the common name of Elatine rotundifolia?
Roundleaf Waterwort
What is the natural habitat of Elatine rotundifolia?
Freshwater marshes and ponds
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-2896073: Based on the initial data import
Simon Laegaard (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laegaard' in the authors string.