Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
angustifolium
ID:
554458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 189 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553790



Common Names

  • Angustifolium Sparganium
  • Sparganium Angustifolium
  • Angustifolium Sparganium


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Description

Sparganium angustifolium (also called Narrow-leaved 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 angustifolium has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as a diuretic and to treat urinary tract infections. It has also been used to treat digestive disorders and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sparganium angustifolium 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Sparganium angustifolium is a perennial aquatic plant that is native to North America and Europe. It is found in shallow water in ponds, marshes, and ditches. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not survive in standing water.

Where to Find Sparganium angustifolium

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

Sparganium angustifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sparganium angustifolium?

Sparganium angustifolium

What is the natural habitat of Sparganium angustifolium?

Sparganium angustifolium is found in wetlands and shallow water bodies in Europe and Asia.

What are the uses of Sparganium angustifolium?

Sparganium angustifolium is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

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

André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:241071-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.