Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
glomeratum
ID:
554612

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Laest. ex Beurl.) Beurl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Arsberätt. Bot. Arbeten Upptäckter 1852/53: 221 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553944



Common Names

  • Glomeratum Bur-reed
  • Glomeratum Sparganium
  • Sparganium Glomeratum


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Description

Sparganium glomeratum (also called clustered 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 glomeratum 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 glomeratum has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sparganium glomeratum is a perennial aquatic plant native to North America. It is best grown in shallow water or moist soils in full sun. Propagation is done through division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in moist soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Sparganium glomeratum

Sparganium glomeratum can be found in wetland areas of North America.

Sparganium glomeratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sparganium glomeratum?

Sparganium glomeratum

What are the common names of Sparganium glomeratum?

Clustered Bur-reed

What is the natural habitat of Sparganium glomeratum?

Moist to wet soils in marshes, ponds, and streams

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

Lars Levi Læstadius (1800-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laest.' in the authors string.
Pehr Johan Beurling (1800-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beurl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:836764-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.