Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
tro
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. 167. 1810. Bak. Hdb. 141. NPf (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286841
Common Names
- Angustifolia Marsilea
- Angustifolia Water-Clover
- Mexican Water-Clover
Description
Marsilea angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Water Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has four-lobed leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Marsilea angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, as well as for food and medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marsilea angustifolia has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marsilea angustifolia is a fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Marsilea angustifolia
Marsilea angustifolia can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.
Marsilea angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marsilea angustifolia?
Marsilea angustifolia
What is the common name of Marsilea angustifolia?
Narrow Leaf Water Clover
What is the natural habitat of Marsilea angustifolia?
Ponds, streams, and shallow water
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,