Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
gramineum
ID:
554624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Georgi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Bemerk. Reise Russ. Reich 1: 232 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553956



Common Names

  • Gramineum Sparganium
  • Gramineum Bur-reed
  • Gramineum Water Plantain


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Description

Sparganium gramineum (also called Grass-like Bur-reed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It grows in shallow water or in wet soils and can reach up to 1.2 m in height. Its leaves are long and narrow and the flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Sparganium gramineum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sparganium gramineum has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sparganium gramineum 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 gramineum

Sparganium gramineum is native to North America and can be found in wetland habitats.

Sparganium gramineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sparganium gramineum?

Sparganium gramineum

What are the common names of Sparganium gramineum?

Grass-like Bur-reed

What is the natural habitat of Sparganium gramineum?

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,

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