Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
tetrandrum
ID:
1262043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind., ed. Carey & Wall. i. 470 (1820); Fl. Ind., ed. Carey, i. 451 (1832).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261381



Common Names

  • Myriophyllum Tetrandrum
  • Four-stamen Watermilfoil
  • Four-stamen Myriophyllum


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Description

Myriophyllum tetrandrum (also called Four-stamen Water-milfoil, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant native to North America. It has small white flowers and grows in shallow, still waters.

Uses & Benefits

Myriophyllum tetrandrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myriophyllum tetrandrum is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriophyllum tetrandrum is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Myriophyllum tetrandrum

Myriophyllum tetrandrum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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,

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