Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
trifidum
ID:
746726

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) M.L.Moody & Les

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 35: 135 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746059



Common Names

  • Myriophyllum trifidum
  • Three-Fingered Watermilfoil
  • Three-Fingered Watermilfoil


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Synonyms

  • Meziella trifida (Nees) Schindl. [unknown]
  • Gonocarpus trifidus Nees [unknown]
  • Haloragis trifida Walp. [unknown]

Description

Myriophyllum trifidum (also called Three-Fingered Watermilfoil, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Europe and temperate Asia. It grows in shallow water, in ponds, and in marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Myriophyllum trifidum is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myriophyllum trifidum is white in colour and has a four-petalled corolla. The seed is small, oval, and brown in colour. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and are covered in short, white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriophyllum trifidum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Myriophyllum trifidum

Myriophyllum trifidum can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Myriophyllum trifidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myriophyllum trifidum?

Myriophyllum trifidum

What is the common name of Myriophyllum trifidum?

Myriophyllum trifidum

Where is Myriophyllum trifidum found?

Myriophyllum trifidum is found in 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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Donald H. Les (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Les' in the authors string.
Michael L. Moody: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.L.Moody' in the authors string.