Sparganium eurycarpum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eurycarpum
ID:
554578
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Manual , ed. 5: 481 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553910
Common Names
- Eurycarpum Bur-reed
- Eurycarpum Sparganium
- Sparganium Eurycarpum
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- Sparganium erectum stoloniferum (Buch.-Ham. ex Graebn.) C.D.K.Cook & M.S.Nicholls [deprecated]
Description
Sparganium eurycarpum (also called Bur-reed, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial plant with long, narrow leaves and small, greenish-brown flowers. It is native to North America and Europe, and is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Sparganium eurycarpum is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its white flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and diarrhea.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sparganium eurycarpum sub. coreanum (H.Lév.) C.D.K.Cook & M.S.NichollsSparganium eurycarpum sub. eurycarpum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sparganium eurycarpum 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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Sparganium eurycarpum is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Sparganium eurycarpum
Sparganium eurycarpum is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.
Sparganium eurycarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sparganium eurycarpum?
Sparganium eurycarpum
What type of plant is Sparganium eurycarpum?
Sparganium eurycarpum is a species of flowering plant in the family Typhaceae.
Where is Sparganium eurycarpum found?
Sparganium eurycarpum 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
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:836759-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.