Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
554635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rothert

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Fl. Asiat. Ross. 1: 26 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553967



Common Names

  • Sparganium japonicum
  • Japonicum Sparganium
  • Japonicum's Sparganium


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Description

Sparganium japonicum (also called Japanese 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 1.5 m in height. Its leaves are long and narrow and the flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Sparganium japonicum 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 japonicum 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 japonicum 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 japonicum

Sparganium japonicum is native to Asia and can be found in wetland habitats.

Sparganium japonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sparganium japonicum?

Sparganium japonicum

What are the common names of Sparganium japonicum?

Japanese Bur-reed

What is the natural habitat of Sparganium japonicum?

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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