Sparganium kawakamii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kawakamii
ID:
554637
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Hara
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 14: 53 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553969
Common Names
- Sparganium kawakamii
- Kawakamii Sparganium
- Kawakamii's Sparganium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sparganium kawakamii (also called Kawakami's 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 kawakamii 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 kawakamii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sparganium kawakamii 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 kawakamii
Sparganium kawakamii can be found in Japan, Korea, and China.
Sparganium kawakamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sparganium kawakamii?
Sparganium kawakamii
What are the common names of Sparganium kawakamii?
Kawakami's Bur-reed
What is the natural habitat of Sparganium kawakamii?
Moist to wet soils in marshes, ponds, and streams
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
Kanesuke Hara (1885-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hara' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:821832-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.