Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Salviniales
Genus:
Species:
aethiopica
ID:
148058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Launert

Source:
ipni

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Garcia de Orta, Ser. Bot. 6(1-2): 128. 1984

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147387



Common Names

  • Marsilea aethiopica
  • African Water Clover
  • African Clover


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Description

Marsilea aethiopica (also called African Water Clover, among many other common names) is a small fern native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has thin, delicate fronds that are often found in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water. It is often found in swamps, marshes, and other wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Marsilea aethiopica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a natural water filter.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marsilea aethiopica is small and yellow. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsilea aethiopica can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Marsilea aethiopica

Marsilea aethiopica is native to tropical Africa and can be found in wet areas, such as near rivers and lakes.

Marsilea aethiopica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsilea aethiopica?

Marsilea aethiopica

What are the characteristics of Marsilea aethiopica?

It is a small fern with lanceolate fronds and a creeping rhizome.

What is the native range of Marsilea aethiopica?

It is native to Africa.

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,