Pilularia novae-hollandiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Salviniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novae-hollandiae
ID:
148118
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Braun
Source:
ipni
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Monatsber. Königl. Preuss. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1863: 435 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147447
Common Names
- New Holland's Pillwort
- New Holland's Pilularia
- New Holland's Pill-Seed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pilularia novae-hollandiae (also called Australian pillwort, among many other common names) is a small aquatic fern native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. It grows in shallow water, often in slow-moving streams, and is found in ponds, lakes, and other still-water habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pilularia novae-hollandiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used as a natural air purifier.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilularia novae-hollandiae is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pilularia novae-hollandiae is a small, 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 Pilularia novae-hollandiae
Pilularia novae-hollandiae is native to Australia and can be found in wet areas, such as near rivers and lakes.
Pilularia novae-hollandiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilularia novae-hollandiae?
Pilularia novae-hollandiae
What are the characteristics of Pilularia novae-hollandiae?
It is a small fern with lanceolate fronds and a creeping rhizome.
What is the native range of Pilularia novae-hollandiae?
It is native to Australia.
Species in the Pilularia genus
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
Alexander Braun (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Braun' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17177160-1: Based on the initial data import