Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tetrandrum
ID:
451587

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright

Source:
ksu

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Anales Acad. Ci. Méd. Habana 7: 41 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450919

Common Names

  • Micranthemum tetrandrum
  • Four-stamen Micranthemum
  • Micranthemum tetrandrum

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Description

Micranthemum tetrandrum (also called Four-petal Water-starwort, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic plant with small, round leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in shallow waters and wet soils.

Uses & Benefits

Micranthemum tetrandrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, and is also used medicinally as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micranthemum tetrandrum has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micranthemum tetrandrum is a hardy aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and bright light. It can be grown in both cold and warm water temperatures and is tolerant of a wide range of pH levels.

Where to Find Micranthemum tetrandrum

Micranthemum tetrandrum is native to the southeastern United States.

Micranthemum tetrandrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micranthemum tetrandrum?

Micranthemum tetrandrum

What is the common name of Micranthemum tetrandrum?

Tetrandrous Micranthemum

What is the natural habitat of Micranthemum tetrandrum?

Tropical and subtropical wetlands

Species in the Linderniaceae family

Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,

References

Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805820-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].