Sparganium subglobosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subglobosum
ID:
554866
Status:
valid
Authors:
Morong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 15: 81 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554198
Common Names
- Subglobosum Sparganium
- Sparganium Subglobosum
- Sparganium Subglobosum
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- Sparganium affine Schnitzl [deprecated]
Description
Sparganium subglobosum (also called Globe Bur-reed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to North America, and is found in shallow water habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sparganium subglobosum 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 subglobosum 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 subglobosum can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest method of propagation. The plant can be divided in early spring or late summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and lightly covered. The seedlings should be thinned to the desired spacing when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Sparganium subglobosum
Sparganium subglobosum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Sparganium subglobosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sparganium subglobosum?
Sparganium subglobosum
What is the common name of Sparganium subglobosum?
Subglobose Bur-reed
Where is Sparganium subglobosum 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
Thomas Morong (1827-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76852-3: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.