Sparganium rothertii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rothertii
ID:
554789
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tzvelev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 21: 234 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554121
Common Names
- Rothertii Bur-Reed
- Rothertii's Bur-Reed
- Rothertii Bur Reed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sparganium rothertii (also called Rothert's Bur-reed, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the Sparganiaceae family. It is native to North America, where it is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and shallow ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Sparganium rothertii is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sparganium rothertii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a yellow center. The seedling is a small, round seedling with a yellow center and a few small, white leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sparganium rothertii can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Cultivation is best done in moist soils, in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in water up to 10 cm (4 in) deep.
Where to Find Sparganium rothertii
Sparganium rothertii can be found in parts of Europe, including Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic.
Sparganium rothertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sparganium rothertii?
Sparganium rothertii
What is the common name of Sparganium rothertii?
Rothert's Bur-reed
What is the natural habitat of Sparganium rothertii?
Sparganium rothertii is found in shallow water, marshes, and 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
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:905304-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.