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
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.
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 Micranthemum genus
Micranthemum callitrichoides,
Micranthemum tetrandrum,
Micranthemum rotundatum,
Micranthemum umbrosum,
Micranthemum bryoides,
Micranthemum arenarioides,
Micranthemum glomeratum,
Micranthemum standleyi,
Micranthemum micranthemoides,
Micranthemum procerorum,
Micranthemum longipes,
Micranthemum erosum,
Micranthemum reflexum,
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
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].