Description
Myriophyllum callitrichoides (also called 'Callitrichoides Water-Milfoil', among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant found in temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, tufted plant with lance-shaped leaves and a reddish-brown stem. It is found in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water, such as ponds and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Myriophyllum callitrichoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myriophyllum callitrichoides has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myriophyllum callitrichoides is a small, aquatic plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Division can be done by carefully separating the plant into multiple sections and replanting each section in a separate pot with a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Myriophyllum callitrichoides
Myriophyllum callitrichoides is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.