Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Salviniales
Genus:
Species:
batardae
ID:
1222284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Launert

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 56: 101 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221622



Common Names

  • Marsilea Batardae
  • Water Clover
  • Four-Leaf Clover


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Description

Marsilea batardae (also called Water clover, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic fern native to tropical regions of South America. It grows in shallow water and has small, four-lobed leaves with a waxy texture. The flowers are small and white, and the fruit is a small, black seed.

Uses & Benefits

Marsilea batardae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsilea batardae has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsilea batardae is a fern that can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Division should be done when the plant is dormant and the divisions should be replanted in a moist, well-draining medium. Once established, Marsilea batardae should be grown in partial shade and watered regularly.

Where to Find Marsilea batardae

Marsilea batardae is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Marsilea batardae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsilea batardae?

Marsilea batardae

What is the common name of Marsilea batardae?

Bâtard's Marsilea

What is the natural habitat of Marsilea batardae?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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,