Triglochin trichophora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichophora
ID:
770875
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees ex Endl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 2: 54 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770208
Common Names
- Trichophora Arrowgrass
- Hairy Arrowgrass
- Trichophora Arrowgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triglochin trichophora (also called water starwort, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are opposite and lanceolate, and its flowers are white and star-shaped. It is found in shallow ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Triglochin trichophora is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and ponds. It is also used as a food source for waterfowl and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Triglochin trichophora is small and yellow, with three petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triglochin trichophora is a hardy aquatic plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of water depths and can be grown in shallow water or in deeper water up to 3 feet. It is a fast-growing plant and can spread quickly, so it may need to be thinned out periodically.
Where to Find Triglochin trichophora
Triglochin trichophora can be found in wetlands, marshes, and other wet areas in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.
Triglochin trichophora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triglochin trichophora?
Triglochin trichophora
What type of plant is Triglochin trichophora?
A perennial herb
Where is Triglochin trichophora found?
It is found in wetland habitats
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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603565-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.