Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
724428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Retz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. 3: 7 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723761



Common Names

  • Lanceolate Horse's Tail
  • Lanceolate Horse's Tail Rush
  • Lanceolate Mermaid's Purses


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Description

Hippuris lanceolata (also called Lanceolate Mare's Tail, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant with long, thin, bright green leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia, and is found in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water such as ponds, lakes, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Hippuris lanceolata is used for making baskets, mats, and other handicrafts. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating wounds, skin infections, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippuris lanceolata is a yellow-orange colour with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, round-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippuris lanceolata is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, fertile soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in water up to 30 cm deep and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best grown in containers or in shallow water in a pond or bog garden.

Where to Find Hippuris lanceolata

Hippuris lanceolata is a species of aquatic plant in the Hippuridaceae family, found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Hippuris lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippuris lanceolata?

Hippuris lanceolata

What are the common names of Hippuris lanceolata?

Mare's-tail

What is the natural habitat of Hippuris lanceolata?

Freshwater streams and rivers

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:430345-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].