Zannichellia peltata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peltata
ID:
770963
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bertol.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ital. 10: 10 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770296
Common Names
- Zannichellia peltata
- Shield Horned-pondweed
- Shield Pondweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zannichellia peltata (also called Shield Horned Pondweed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant that grows in shallow water. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Zannichellia peltata is an aquatic plant that is used in aquariums and water gardens. It is known for its ability to reduce nitrates and other pollutants in the water, as well as providing oxygen to the water. It is also used as a decorative plant, with its long, ribbon-like leaves adding a unique look to any aquarium.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zannichellia peltata has small, yellow flowers, which are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zannichellia peltata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Zannichellia peltata
Zannichellia peltata can be found in shallow coastal waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Zannichellia peltata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zannichellia peltata?
Zannichellia peltata
What type of plant is Zannichellia peltata?
Aquatic plant
What is the common name of Zannichellia peltata?
Shield hornwort
Species in the Zannichellia genus
Species in the Potamogetonaceae family
Althenia australis, Althenia bilocularis, Althenia cylindrocarpa, Althenia filiformis, Althenia orientalis, Althenia preissii, Althenia preisii, Althenia marina, Althenia patentifolia, Althenia hearnii, Althenia tzvelevii, Groenlandia densa, Potamogeton anguillanus, Potamogeton antaicus, Potamogeton apertus, Potamogeton torssandri, Potamogeton australiensis, Potamogeton uruguayensis, Potamogeton zosteriformis, Potamogeton tubulatus, Potamogeton confinis, Potamogeton cooperi, Potamogeton bicupulatus, Potamogeton sudermanicus, Potamogeton cadburyae, Potamogeton biformis, Potamogeton biwaensis, Potamogeton attenuatus, Potamogeton tennesseensis, Potamogeton prussicus, Potamogeton pseudofriesii, Potamogeton quinquenervius, Potamogeton suboblongus, Potamogeton subrufus, Potamogeton subsessilis, Potamogeton spirilliformis, Potamogeton sarmaticus, Potamogeton saxonicus, Potamogeton schreberi, Potamogeton scoliophyllus, Potamogeton ripensis, Potamogeton parmatus, Potamogeton philippinensis, Potamogeton heslop-harrisonii, Potamogeton hoggarensis, Potamogeton gessnacensis, Potamogeton orientalis, Potamogeton faurei, Potamogeton ferrugineus, Potamogeton grovesii,
References
Antonio Bertoloni (1775-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertol.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603597-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.