Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Salviniales
Genus:
Species:
cryptocarpa
ID:
148073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Albr. & Chinnock

Source:
ipni

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 22: 1 (-4; figs. 1-4, map) (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147402



Common Names

  • Cryptocarpa Water Clover
  • Cryptocarpa Marsilea
  • Cryptocarpa Four-Leaf Clover


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Description

Marsilea cryptocarpa (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 cryptocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used as a natural water filter.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marsilea cryptocarpa is small and yellow-green. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsilea cryptocarpa 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 cryptocarpa

Marsilea cryptocarpa is native to India and Sri Lanka and can be found growing in shallow water.

Marsilea cryptocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsilea cryptocarpa?

Marsilea cryptocarpa

What are the characteristics of Marsilea cryptocarpa?

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

What is the native range of Marsilea cryptocarpa?

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,

References

David Edward Albrecht (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albr.' in the authors string.
Robert James Chinnock (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chinnock' in the authors string.