Sparganium fallax - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fallax
ID:
554591
Status:
valid
Authors:
Graebn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 10: 15 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553923
Common Names
- Fallax Bur-reed
- Fallax Sparganium
- Sparganium Fallax
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sparganium fallax (also called small bur-reed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant in the family Typhaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in shallow water in marshes, ponds, and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Sparganium fallax 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sparganium fallax 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 fallax 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 fallax
Sparganium fallax can be found in wetland areas of North America.
Sparganium fallax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sparganium fallax?
Sparganium fallax
What is the common name of Sparganium fallax?
Flexible Bur-reed
Where is Sparganium fallax found?
It is found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming
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
Paul Graebner (1871-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graebn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:821829-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.