Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Salviniales
Genus:
Species:
quadrata
ID:
148102

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Braun

Source:
ipni

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Monatsber. Königl. Preuss. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1870: 745 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147431



Common Names

  • Quadrata Water Clover
  • Quadrata Marsilea
  • Quadrata Four-Leaf Clover


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Description

Marsilea quadrata (also called four-leaf clover, among many other common names) is a small aquatic fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in shallow water, often in slow-moving streams, and is found in ponds, lakes, and other still-water habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Marsilea quadrata 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 quadrata 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 quadrata is an aquatic fern that can be grown in shallow water or in moist soil. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.

Where to Find Marsilea quadrata

Marsilea quadrata is native to tropical Africa and can be found in wet areas, such as near rivers and lakes.

Marsilea quadrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsilea quadrata?

Marsilea quadrata

What are the characteristics of Marsilea quadrata?

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

What is the native range of Marsilea quadrata?

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,