Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Salviniales
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
1248033

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. 167. 1810. Bak. Hdb. 142. NPf (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247371



Common Names

  • Marsilea hirsuta
  • Hairy Waterclover
  • Hairy Clover


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Description

Marsilea hirsuta (also called Nardoo, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a floating plant that grows in shallow, slow-moving water and is characterized by its small, four-lobed leaves and small, white flowers. The leaves are green on top and reddish-purple on the underside.

Uses & Benefits

Marsilea hirsuta is a species of aquatic fern found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums, and can be used to filter water and reduce algae.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marsilea hirsuta is a small, green, four-petalled spike. The seed is a small, black, round spore. The seedlings are small, green, and have four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsilea hirsuta can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done by carefully separating the plant into smaller clumps and replanting in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Marsilea hirsuta

Marsilea hirsuta is native to Africa and can be found in the Congo basin.

Marsilea hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsilea hirsuta?

Marsilea hirsuta

What is the natural habitat of Marsilea hirsuta?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

What are the common uses of Marsilea hirsuta?

It is used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source for animals.

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,

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