Myriophyllum jacobsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jacobsii
ID:
749324
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.L.Moody
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Telopea 13: 279 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748657
Common Names
- Myriophyllum jacobsii
- Jacobsii Myriophyllum
- Jacobsii
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Myriophyllum jacobsii (also called 'Jacobs' Myriophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Haloragaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is an aquatic herb, growing in ponds and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Myriophyllum jacobsii is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and to treat digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myriophyllum jacobsii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two rounded cotyledons and long, thin stems.
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Myriophyllum jacobsii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Myriophyllum jacobsii
Myriophyllum jacobsii is native to South America, and can be found in tropical rainforests and lowland forests.
Myriophyllum jacobsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myriophyllum jacobsii?
Myriophyllum jacobsii
What is the common name of Myriophyllum jacobsii?
Jacobs' Watermilfoil
Where is Myriophyllum jacobsii found?
It is found in the mountains of Central and South America.
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,
References
Michael L. Moody: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.L.Moody' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77111428-1: Based on the initial data import