Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
tillaeoides
ID:
374240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
ksu

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 448 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373572



Common Names

  • Myriophyllum Tillaeoides
  • Myriophyllum
  • Tillaea-like Water Milfoil


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Description

Myriophyllum tillaeoides (also called Tilla-like Watermilfoil, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to North America. It is a perennial plant with long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in shallow, still bodies of water, such as ponds and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Myriophyllum tillaeoides is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds, and as a cover crop in agricultural fields.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myriophyllum tillaeoides has small, white flowers that are arranged in whorls of four. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriophyllum tillaeoides is a tropical aquarium plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by cutting the stems and replanting them in the substrate. It prefers a well-lit aquarium with a temperature of 22-28°C and a pH of 6.0-7.5. It should be fertilized with a liquid fertilizer every two weeks.

Where to Find Myriophyllum tillaeoides

Myriophyllum tillaeoides is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Myriophyllum tillaeoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myriophyllum tillaeoides?

Myriophyllum tillaeoides

What is the common name of Myriophyllum tillaeoides?

Tillaea Watermilfoil

What is the natural habitat of Myriophyllum tillaeoides?

Lakes, ponds, and slow-moving 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,