Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Salviniales
Genus:
Species:
megalomanica
ID:
1277093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Launert

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Senckenberg. Biol. 51: 435, f. 1-4. 1970. (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276431



Common Names

  • Marsilea megalomanica
  • Megalomanic Marsilea
  • Megalomanic


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Description

Marsilea megalomanica (also called Giant Water Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to temperate Asia. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has a creeping rhizome. It is found in shallow water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Marsilea megalomanica has been used as an ornamental plant and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsilea megalomanica has small white flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsilea megalomanica is an evergreen, perennial plant that can be cultivated in a variety of soils. It prefers a well-drained, moist soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Marsilea megalomanica

Marsilea megalomanica can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Marsilea megalomanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsilea megalomanica?

Marsilea megalomanica

What is the common name of Marsilea megalomanica?

Giant Water Clover

What is the natural habitat of Marsilea megalomanica?

It is found in tropical and subtropical wetlands in Central and South America

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,