Myriophyllum pygmaeum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaeum
ID:
374154
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 69: 275 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373486
Common Names
- Myriophyllum pygmaeum
- Pygmy Water Milfoil
- Pygmy Parrot Feather
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myriophyllum pygmaeum (also called Pygmy 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 pygmaeum is used as an ornamental plant, for water purification, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myriophyllum pygmaeum has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myriophyllum pygmaeum 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 pygmaeum
Myriophyllum pygmaeum can be found in shallow water areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Myriophyllum pygmaeum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myriophyllum pygmaeum?
Myriophyllum pygmaeum
What is the common name of Myriophyllum pygmaeum?
Pygmy Watermilfoil
What is the natural habitat of Myriophyllum pygmaeum?
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
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:430452-1: Based on the initial data import