Sparganium natans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
natans
ID:
554692
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 971 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554024
Common Names
- Natans Sparganium
- Natans Bur-reed
- Natans Bur-reed-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sparganium natans (also called Floating Bur-reed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It grows in shallow water, often in marshes, ponds, and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Sparganium natans is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, anemia, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural diuretic and to help with weight loss.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sparganium natans has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sparganium natans is an aquatic plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Take cuttings in early spring and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Sparganium natans
Sparganium natans is native to North America and can be found in wetland habitats.
Sparganium natans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sparganium natans?
Sparganium natans
What is the common name of Sparganium natans?
Floating bur-reed
What is the natural habitat of Sparganium natans?
It grows in shallow water, in marshes, and in wet meadows
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:836776-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.