Myriophyllum muricatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muricatum
ID:
374164
Status:
valid
Authors:
Orchard
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Brunonia 8: 223 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373496
Common Names
- Myriophyllum muricatum
- Spiny Water Milfoil
- Spiny Parrot Feather
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Myriophyllum spathulatum Blatt. & Hallb. [unknown]
Description
Myriophyllum muricatum (also called Spiny Watermilfoil, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant of the Haloragaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Australia. It grows in shallow water, such as ponds, lakes, and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Myriophyllum muricatum is used as an ornamental plant, for water purification, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myriophyllum muricatum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myriophyllum muricatum is a perennial aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a fast-growing plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate partial shade. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering. It can be propagated by division or by seed and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Myriophyllum muricatum
Myriophyllum muricatum is native to South America and can be found in shallow water areas.
Myriophyllum muricatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myriophyllum muricatum?
Myriophyllum muricatum
What is the common name of Myriophyllum muricatum?
Rough Watermilfoil
What is the natural habitat of Myriophyllum muricatum?
Freshwater ponds, lakes, and streams
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
Anthony Edward Orchard (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orchard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:929783-1: Based on the initial data import