Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Salviniales
Genus:
Species:
aegyptiaca
ID:
1416720

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 5: 540 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429185



Common Names

  • Marsilea
  • Marsilea aegyptiaca
  • M. aegyptiaca


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Uses & Benefits

Marsilea aegyptiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsilea aegyptiaca has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsilea aegyptiaca is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Marsilea aegyptiaca

Marsilea aegyptiaca is native to Africa and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams.

Marsilea aegyptiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsilea aegyptiaca?

Marsilea aegyptiaca

What is the common name of Marsilea aegyptiaca?

Egyptian Water Clover

What type of plant is Marsilea aegyptiaca?

Marsilea aegyptiaca is a fern

Species in the Marsilea genus

Marsilea aethiopica, Marsilea ancyclopoda, Marsilea berhautii, Marsilea cryptocarpa, Marsilea latzii, Marsilea nashii, Marsilea quadrata, Marsilea azorica, Marsilea leiocarpa, Marsilea macropoda, Marsilea polycarpa, Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea vestita, Marsilea villosa, Marsilea oligospora, Marsilea aegyptica, Marsilea apposita, Marsilea burchellii, Marsilea capensis, Marsilea coromandelina, Marsilea distorta, Marsilea ephippiocarpa, Marsilea farinosa, Marsilea fenestrata, Marsilea macrocarpa, Marsilea minuta, Marsilea nubica, Marsilea schelpeana, Marsilea unicornis, Marsilea villifolia, Marsilea deflexa, Marsilea mollis, Marsilea scalaripes, Marsilea strigosa, Marsilea crotophora, Marsilea gibba, Marsilea batardae, Marsilea hirsuta, Marsilea drummondii, Marsilea subterranea, Marsilea botryocarpa, Marsilea fadeniana, Marsilea megalomanica, Marsilea subangulata, Marsilea angustifolia, Marsilea costulifera, Marsilea exarata, Marsilea mutica, Marsilea owambo, Marsilea aegyptiaca,

Species in the Marsileaceae family

Marsilea aethiopica, Marsilea ancyclopoda, Marsilea berhautii, Marsilea cryptocarpa, Marsilea latzii, Marsilea nashii, Marsilea quadrata, Marsilea azorica, Marsilea leiocarpa, Marsilea macropoda, Marsilea polycarpa, Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea vestita, Marsilea villosa, Marsilea oligospora, Marsilea aegyptica, Marsilea apposita, Marsilea burchellii, Marsilea capensis, Marsilea coromandelina, Marsilea distorta, Marsilea ephippiocarpa, Marsilea farinosa, Marsilea fenestrata, Marsilea macrocarpa, Marsilea minuta, Marsilea nubica, Marsilea schelpeana, Marsilea unicornis, Marsilea villifolia, Marsilea deflexa, Marsilea mollis, Marsilea scalaripes, Marsilea strigosa, Marsilea crotophora, Marsilea gibba, Marsilea batardae, Marsilea hirsuta, Marsilea drummondii, Marsilea subterranea, Marsilea botryocarpa, Marsilea fadeniana, Marsilea megalomanica, Marsilea subangulata, Marsilea angustifolia, Marsilea costulifera, Marsilea exarata, Marsilea mutica, Marsilea owambo, Marsilea aegyptiaca,

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.