Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Vict. Inst. Advancem. Sci. 1: 135 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770193
Common Names
- Dwarf Arrowgrass
- Nana Arrowgrass
- Small Arrowgrass
Description
Triglochin nana (also called dwarf arrowgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and wet grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Triglochin nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Triglochin nana is small and white, with three petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Triglochin nana is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring. The divisions should be taken in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Triglochin nana
Triglochin nana is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows and marshes.
Triglochin nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triglochin nana?
Triglochin nana
What is the common name of Triglochin nana?
Dwarf arrowgrass
What is the distribution of Triglochin nana?
Triglochin nana is found in the Atlantic Ocean
Species in the Triglochin genus
Triglochin stowardii,
Triglochin turrifera,
Triglochin gaspensis,
Triglochin compacta,
Triglochin protuberans,
Triglochin hexagona,
Triglochin milnei,
Triglochin barrelieri,
Triglochin bulbosa,
Triglochin calcitrapa,
Triglochin centrocarpa,
Triglochin elongata,
Triglochin laxiflora,
Triglochin maritima,
Triglochin mexicana,
Triglochin minutissima,
Triglochin mucronata,
Triglochin muelleri,
Triglochin nana,
Triglochin palustris,
Triglochin striata,
Triglochin trichophora,
Triglochin isingiana,
Triglochin longicarpa,
Triglochin buchenaui,
Triglochin scilloides,
Species in the Juncaginaceae family
Cycnogeton huegelii,
Cycnogeton lineare,
Cycnogeton procerum,
Cycnogeton rheophilum,
Cycnogeton multifructum,
Cycnogeton alcockiae,
Cycnogeton dubium,
Cycnogeton microtuberosum,
Tetroncium magellanicum,
Triglochin stowardii,
Triglochin turrifera,
Triglochin gaspensis,
Triglochin compacta,
Triglochin protuberans,
Triglochin hexagona,
Triglochin milnei,
Triglochin barrelieri,
Triglochin bulbosa,
Triglochin calcitrapa,
Triglochin centrocarpa,
Triglochin elongata,
Triglochin laxiflora,
Triglochin maritima,
Triglochin mexicana,
Triglochin minutissima,
Triglochin mucronata,
Triglochin muelleri,
Triglochin nana,
Triglochin palustris,
Triglochin striata,
Triglochin trichophora,
Triglochin isingiana,
Triglochin longicarpa,
Triglochin buchenaui,
Triglochin scilloides,