Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
implicatum
ID:
374197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Orchard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 8: 240 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373529



Common Names

  • Myriophyllum implicatum
  • Twisted Water Milfoil
  • Twisted Parrot Feather


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Description

Myriophyllum implicatum (also called Spreading Water Milfoil, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to North America. It has finely divided leaves and grows in shallow water in ponds, lakes and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Myriophyllum implicatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myriophyllum implicatum is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are tiny, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, thin, light green stem with small, opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriophyllum implicatum is an evergreen, clump-forming perennial that can reach up to 1m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil mix. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Myriophyllum implicatum

Myriophyllum implicatum is native to South America and can be found in shallow water areas.

Myriophyllum implicatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myriophyllum implicatum?

Myriophyllum implicatum

What is the common name of Myriophyllum implicatum?

Implicate watermilfoil

What type of plant is Myriophyllum implicatum?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Myriophyllum genus

Myriophyllum indicum, Myriophyllum limnophilum, Myriophyllum intermedium, Myriophyllum lapidicola, Myriophyllum lophatum, Myriophyllum latifolium, Myriophyllum petraeum, Myriophyllum pinnatum, Myriophyllum pygmaeum, Myriophyllum quitense, Myriophyllum robustum, Myriophyllum mattogrossense, Myriophyllum muricatum, Myriophyllum pedunculatum, Myriophyllum oliganthum, Myriophyllum papillosum, Myriophyllum muelleri, Myriophyllum alterniflorum, Myriophyllum alpinum, Myriophyllum amphibium, Myriophyllum aquaticum, Myriophyllum artesium, Myriophyllum integrifolium, Myriophyllum filiforme, Myriophyllum austropygmaeum, Myriophyllum gracile, Myriophyllum echinatum, Myriophyllum heterophyllum, Myriophyllum hippuroides, Myriophyllum humile, Myriophyllum implicatum, Myriophyllum glomeratum, Myriophyllum costatum, Myriophyllum bonii, Myriophyllum coronatum, Myriophyllum crispatum, Myriophyllum decussatum, Myriophyllum drummondii, Myriophyllum verticillatum, Myriophyllum trachycarpum, Myriophyllum triphyllum, Myriophyllum ussuriense, Myriophyllum verrucosum, Myriophyllum votschii, Myriophyllum spicatum, Myriophyllum siamense, Myriophyllum simulans, Myriophyllum sparsiflorum, Myriophyllum tillaeoides, Myriophyllum striatum,

Species in the Haloragaceae family

Glischrocaryon angustifolium, Glischrocaryon aureum, Glischrocaryon behrii, Glischrocaryon flavescens, Glischrocaryon roei, Glischrocaryon glandulosum, Glischrocaryon monospermum, Glischrocaryon gibsonii, Glischrocaryon racemosum, Glischrocaryon baeuerlenii, Glischrocaryon lucasii, Gonocarpus acanthocarpus, Gonocarpus aggregatus, Gonocarpus benthamii, Gonocarpus chinensis, Gonocarpus confertifolius, Gonocarpus cordiger, Gonocarpus diffusus, Gonocarpus effusus, Gonocarpus elatus, Gonocarpus ephemerus, Gonocarpus eremophilus, Gonocarpus ericifolius, Gonocarpus halconensis, Gonocarpus hirtus, Gonocarpus hispidus, Gonocarpus humilis, Gonocarpus implexus, Gonocarpus incanus, Gonocarpus intricatus, Gonocarpus leptothecus, Gonocarpus longifolius, Gonocarpus mezianus, Gonocarpus micranthus, Gonocarpus montanus, Gonocarpus nodulosus, Gonocarpus oreophilus, Gonocarpus paniculatus, Gonocarpus philippinensis, Gonocarpus pithyoides, Gonocarpus pusillus, Gonocarpus pycnostachyus, Gonocarpus rudis, Gonocarpus salsoloides, Gonocarpus sanguineus, Gonocarpus scordioides, Gonocarpus serpyllifolius, Gonocarpus simplex, Gonocarpus tetragynus, Gonocarpus teucrioides,