Sparganium oligocarpon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligocarpon
ID:
554717
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ångstr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1853: 149 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554049
Common Names
- Oligocarpon Sparganium
- Sparganium Oligocarpon
- Sparganium Oligocarpon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sparganium oligocarpon (also called Few-fruited 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 oligocarpon is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, insomnia, and digestive issues. It is also used as an herbal remedy to boost the immune system and to treat respiratory infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sparganium oligocarpon 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 oligocarpon can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided using a spade or knife. Replant divisions immediately.
Where to Find Sparganium oligocarpon
Sparganium oligocarpon can be found in parts of North America, including Canada and the United States.
Sparganium oligocarpon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sparganium oligocarpon?
Sparganium oligocarpon
What is the common name of Sparganium oligocarpon?
Few-fruited Bur-reed
What is the natural habitat of Sparganium oligocarpon?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water of lakes and ponds
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
Johan Ångström (1813-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ångstr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:836781-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.