Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
americanum
ID:
554425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 203 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553757



Common Names

  • Sparganium Americanum
  • American Bur-reed
  • American Sparganium


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Synonyms

  • Sparganium americanum nuttallii Graebn. [unknown]
  • Sparganium simplex nuttallii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Sparganium simplex americanum Farw. [unknown]

Description

Sparganium americanum (also called American Bur-reed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows in wet areas and is native to North America. It has long, thin stems with small, greenish-brown flowers that are arranged in clusters. The leaves are narrow and lance-shaped.

Uses & Benefits

Sparganium americanum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sparganium americanum has white flowers with five petals and a long, slender seed pod. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sparganium americanum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Sparganium americanum

Sparganium americanum can be found in wetlands, marshes, and other wet areas in the northern United States and Canada.

Sparganium americanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sparganium americanum?

Sparganium americanum

What is the common name of Sparganium americanum?

American Bur-reed

What is the habitat of Sparganium americanum?

It is found in wet areas in the northern United States and Canada

Species in the Typhaceae family

Sparganium americanum, Sparganium androcladum, Sparganium angustifolium, Sparganium confertum, Sparganium emersum, Sparganium erectum, Sparganium eurycarpum, Sparganium fallax, Sparganium fluctuans, Sparganium glomeratum, Sparganium gramineum, Sparganium hyperboreum, Sparganium japonicum, Sparganium kawakamii, Sparganium limosum, Sparganium longifolium, Sparganium natans, Sparganium oligocarpon, Sparganium probatovae, Sparganium rothertii, Sparganium speirocephalum, Sparganium splendens, Sparganium stoloniferum, Sparganium subglobosum, Sparganium yunnanense, Sparganium polyedrum, Typha albida, Typha alekseevii, Typha angustifolia, Typha argoviensis, Typha azerbaijanensis, Typha bavarica, Typha capensis, Typha caspica, Typha changbaiensis, Typha davidiana, Typha domingensis, Typha elephantina, Typha gezei, Typha glauca, Typha grossheimii, Typha joannis, Typha kalatensis, Typha latifolia, Typha laxmannii, Typha lugdunensis, Typha minima, Typha orientalis, Typha provincialis, Typha przewalskii,

References

Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:836744-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.