Sparganium speirocephalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speirocephalum
ID:
554851
Status:
valid
Authors:
Neuman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Handb. Skand. Fl. , ed. 12: 109 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554183
Common Names
- Speirocephalum Sparganium
- Sparganium Speirocephalum
- Sparganium Speirocephalum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sparganium speirocephalum (also called Spear-headed Bur-reed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant of the Sparganiaceae family. It is native to Europe and grows in shallow, freshwater wetlands. It has long, thin stems and small, green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sparganium speirocephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sparganium speirocephalum has small, white flowers with a round seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate with light green leaves.
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Sparganium speirocephalum is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soil. It can be grown in water up to 1.5m deep.
Where to Find Sparganium speirocephalum
Sparganium speirocephalum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Sparganium speirocephalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sparganium speirocephalum?
Sparganium speirocephalum
What is the common name of Sparganium speirocephalum?
Spearhead Bur-reed
Where is Sparganium speirocephalum found?
It is found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia
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
Leopold Martin Neuman (1852-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Neuman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:821841-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.