Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hankensis
ID:
508718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pshenn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. Dal'nego Vostoka : 451 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508050



Common Names

  • Trapa hankensis
  • Hank's Trapa
  • Hank's Water Chestnut


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Description

Trapa hankensis (also called Hank's Water Chestnut, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic plant native to China and Japan. It grows in shallow, fresh water and is often found in ponds, lakes, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Trapa hankensis is used as an ornamental plant and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trapa hankensis is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trapa hankensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Trapa hankensis

Trapa hankensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Qinghai, and Sichuan.

Trapa hankensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trapa hankensis?

Trapa hankensis

What is the common name of Trapa hankensis?

Hank's Trapa

Where is Trapa hankensis found?

Trapa hankensis is found in China

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,

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