Triglochin stowardii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stowardii
ID:
743713
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1914: 189 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743046
Common Names
- Stowardii Triglochin
- Triglochin stowardii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triglochin stowardii (also called Stoward's Arrowgrass, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water, and has linear leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Triglochin stowardii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Triglochin stowardii has small, white flowers with three petals. Seed: The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and have a single, long leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triglochin stowardii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade and in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Triglochin stowardii
Triglochin stowardii is native to South Africa and is found in wet meadows and marshes.
Triglochin stowardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triglochin stowardii?
Triglochin stowardii
What is the natural habitat of Triglochin stowardii?
Forests, shrublands, and grasslands
What are the uses of Triglochin stowardii?
Medicinal, ornamental, and food
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,
References
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:444154-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.