Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
stoloniferum
ID:
554861

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buch.-Ham. ex Graebn.) Buch.-Ham. ex Juz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 1: 219 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554193



Common Names

  • Stoloniferum Sparganium
  • Sparganium Stoloniferum
  • Sparganium Stoloniferum


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Description

Sparganium stoloniferum (also called Creeping bur-reed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in shallow water, as well as in disturbed areas. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sparganium stoloniferum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sparganium stoloniferum sub. choui (D.Yu) K.Sun
Sparganium stoloniferum sub. stoloniferum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sparganium stoloniferum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Sparganium stoloniferum 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 stoloniferum

Sparganium stoloniferum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Sparganium stoloniferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sparganium stoloniferum?

Sparganium stoloniferum

What is the common name of Sparganium stoloniferum?

Stoloniferous Bur-reed

Where is Sparganium stoloniferum found?

It is found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia

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

Paul Graebner (1871-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graebn.' in the authors string.
Sergéi Yuzepchuk (1893-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juz.' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60461195-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.