Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
uniflora
ID:
445111

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Asch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brandenburg 1: 544 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444443



Common Names

  • One-flowered Littorella
  • One-flowered Shoreweed
  • One-flowered Shore-grass


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Synonyms

  • Littorella uniflora uniflora [unknown]

Description

Littorella uniflora (also called Shoreweed, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to temperate regions. It has a short stem and narrow, lanceolate leaves and grows in wet, sandy soils. It is typically found in coastal areas and salt marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Littorella uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Littorella uniflora has small, white flowers that are borne singly on slender stems. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Littorella uniflora is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in the spring or summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Littorella uniflora

Littorella uniflora is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and can be found growing in shallow water, along the edges of lakes and ponds.

Littorella uniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Littorella uniflora?

Littorella uniflora

What is the common name of Littorella uniflora?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Littorella uniflora?

Littorella uniflora is found in tropical rainforests of South America

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

Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684810-1: 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].