Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
erectum
ID:
554548

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 971 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553880



Common Names

  • Erect Sparganium
  • Erect Bur-reed
  • Erect Water Plantain


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Description

Sparganium erectum (also called Common 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 erectum has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and asthma. It is also used as a diuretic and to reduce inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sparganium erectum sub. erectum
Sparganium erectum sub. microcarpum (Neuman) Domin
Sparganium erectum sub. neglectum (Beeby) K.Richt.
Sparganium erectum sub. oocarpum (Čelak.) Domin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sparganium erectum has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sparganium erectum 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 erectum

Sparganium erectum is found in wet meadows and marshes in Europe and Asia.

Sparganium erectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sparganium erectum?

Sparganium erectum

What is the common name of Sparganium erectum?

Erect Bur-reed

Where is Sparganium erectum found?

It is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

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,

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