Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
vulgaris
ID:
724435

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 4 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723768



Common Names

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


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Description

Hippuris vulgaris (also called Common 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 vulgaris 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 vulgaris 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 vulgaris 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 vulgaris

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

Hippuris vulgaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippuris vulgaris?

Hippuris vulgaris

What is the common name of Hippuris vulgaris?

Marestail

What type of plant is Hippuris vulgaris?

Aquatic plant

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:430352-1: 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].