Sparganium androcladum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
androcladum
ID:
554444
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engelm.) Morong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 15: 78 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553776
Common Names
- Androcladum Sparganium
- Sparganium Androcladum
- Androcladum Sparganium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sparganium androcladum (also called Male Bur-reed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in shallow water, and is found in marshes, ponds, and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Sparganium androcladum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sparganium androcladum is a small, white flower with a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
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Sparganium androcladum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division is best carried out in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.
Where to Find Sparganium androcladum
Sparganium androcladum can be found in wetlands, marshes, and other wet areas in the northern United States and Canada.
Sparganium androcladum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sparganium androcladum?
Sparganium androcladum
What type of plant is Sparganium androcladum?
Sparganium androcladum is a species of flowering plant in the family Typhaceae.
Where is Sparganium androcladum found?
Sparganium androcladum is found in North America and Europe.
Species in the Sparganium genus
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,
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 Morong (1827-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:241068-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.