Elodea bifoliata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bifoliata
ID:
771403
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.St.John
Source:
wcs
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Res. Stud. Washington State Univ. 30: 23 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770736
Common Names
- Elodea bifoliata
- Two-leaved Waterweed
- Two-leaved Elodea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elodea bifoliata (also called 'Two-Leaf Elodea', among many other common names) is a small, aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial with bright green, lance-shaped leaves. It prefers still or slow-moving water, and is often found in ponds, streams, and other shallow water bodies.
Uses & Benefits
Elodea bifoliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elodea bifoliata has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elodea bifoliata is an easy-to-cultivate aquatic plant that can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by planting cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and should be planted in a container with a depth of at least 6 inches. It can be grown in both fresh and saltwater aquariums.
Where to Find Elodea bifoliata
Elodea bifoliata can be found in shallow, slow-moving or still waters in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Elodea bifoliata FAQ
What is the common name of Elodea bifoliata?
Two-Leaf Waterweed
What is the native range of Elodea bifoliata?
North America
What is the growth habit of Elodea bifoliata?
It is an aquatic perennial with a creeping rhizome
Species in the Elodea genus
Species in the Hydrocharitaceae family
Appertiella hexandra, Blyxa aubertii, Blyxa echinosperma, Blyxa hexandra, Blyxa japonica, Blyxa javanica, Blyxa leiosperma, Blyxa novoguineensis, Blyxa octandra, Blyxa quadricostata, Blyxa radicans, Blyxa senegalensis, Blyxa vietii, Blyxa kasaragodensis, Blyxa mangalensis, Elodea canadensis, Elodea bifoliata, Elodea callitrichoides, Elodea canadensis, Elodea densa, Elodea granatensis, Elodea naias, Elodea nuttallii, Elodea potamogeton, Elodea granatensis, Elodea heterostemon, Enhalus acoroides, Halophila australis, Halophila baillonis, Halophila beccarii, Halophila decipiens, Halophila engelmannii, Halophila hawaiiana, Halophila major, Halophila minor, Halophila ovalis, Halophila spinulosa, Halophila stipulacea, Halophila tricostata, Halophila capricorni, Halophila mikii, Halophila nipponica, Halophila okinawensis, Halophila sulawesii, Halophila madagascariensis, Halophila spinulosa, Hydrilla verticillata, Hydrocharis chevalieri, Hydrocharis dubia, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae,
References
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431703-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.