Sparganium emersum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
emersum
ID:
554526
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rehmann
Source:
wcs
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Verh. Naturf. Vereins Brünn 10: 80 (1871 publ. 1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553858
Common Names
- Emergent Sparganium
- Emergent Bur-reed
- Emergent Water Plantain
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- Sparganium simplex fluitans Engelm. [unknown]
- Sparganium emersum emersum [unknown]
Description
Sparganium emersum (also called Floating Bur-reed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in shallow water or wet soils, and can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Sparganium emersum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sparganium emersum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a shallow root system.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sparganium emersum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Sparganium emersum
Sparganium emersum is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.
Sparganium emersum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sparganium emersum?
Sparganium emersum
What is the common name of Sparganium emersum?
Emergent Bur-reed
Where is Sparganium emersum found?
It is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
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
Anton Rehmann (1840-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehmann' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:836755-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.