Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Salviniales
Genus:
Species:
oligospora
ID:
1110883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goodd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 33: 66 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001110221



Common Names

  • Oligospora Marsilea
  • Marsilea Oligospora
  • Oligospora Marsilea


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Description

Marsilea oligospora (also called Few-spored Waterclover, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Africa and Asia. It is found in wet, marshy habitats, and has a creeping habit with small, bright green, four-leaf clover-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Marsilea oligospora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsilea oligospora has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsilea oligospora is a terrestrial fern that is native to tropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally.

Where to Find Marsilea oligospora

Marsilea oligospora is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

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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