Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
reichei
ID:
778901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buchenau

Source:
iopi

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 19: 160 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778234



Common Names

  • Marsippospermum reichei
  • Reiche's Marshwort
  • Reichei Marshwort


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Description

Marsippospermum reichei (also called Reiche's Water-moss, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to South America. It has a creeping rhizome and long, slender stems with small, ovate leaves. It grows in shallow water, often in slow-moving streams or ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Marsippospermum reichei is a species of aquatic plant in the family Marsippospermaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums, and is also used to help filter water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsippospermum reichei has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per flower. The seedlings have a single, upright leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsippospermum reichei can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Marsippospermum reichei

Marsippospermum reichei is native to the Canary Islands and Madeira.

Marsippospermum reichei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsippospermum reichei?

Marsippospermum reichei

What is the common name of Marsippospermum reichei?

Reiche's Water-milfoil

What type of plant is Marsippospermum reichei?

Perennial herb

Species in the Juncaceae family

Distichia acicularis, Distichia filamentosa, Distichia muscoides, Juncus maroccanus, Juncus acuminatus, Juncus acutiflorus, Juncus acutus, Juncus aemulans, Juncus alatus, Juncus alexandri, Juncus allioides, Juncus alpigenus, Juncus alpinoarticulatus, Juncus amabilis, Juncus amplifolius, Juncus amuricus, Juncus anatolicus, Juncus anceps, Juncus andersonii, Juncus antarcticus, Juncus anthelatus, Juncus arcticus, Juncus aridicola, Juncus articulatus, Juncus astreptus, Juncus atratus, Juncus australis, Juncus balticus, Juncus bassianus, Juncus benghalensis, Juncus beringensis, Juncus biflorus, Juncus biglumis, Juncus biglumoides, Juncus bolanderi, Juncus brachycarpus, Juncus brachycephalus, Juncus brachyphyllus, Juncus brachyspathus, Juncus brachystigma, Juncus brasiliensis, Juncus brevibracteus, Juncus breviculmis, Juncus breweri, Juncus bryoides, Juncus bryophilus, Juncus bufonius, Juncus bulbosus, Juncus burkartii, Juncus caesariensis,

References