Zostera asiatica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asiatica
ID:
752979
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miki
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 46: 776 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000752312
Common Names
- Asian Eelgrass
- Asian Zostera
- Zostera Asiatica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zostera asiatica (also called Asian Seagrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the coasts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. It has a basal rosette of long, narrow leaves and a single stem with a single flower. It is found in shallow, brackish waters in estuaries and salt marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Zostera asiatica is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zostera asiatica is white and has 6 petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Zostera asiatica is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 11. It can be propagated from seed or from division of clumps. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix in the spring. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs. To propagate from division, carefully dig up the clumps in the spring and divide them into smaller clumps. Replant the divisions in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Zostera asiatica
Zostera asiatica is native to the North Pacific and can be found in sheltered coastal waters.
Species in the Zostera genus
Species in the Zosteraceae family
Phyllospadix iwatensis, Phyllospadix juzepczukii, Phyllospadix torreyi, Phyllospadix japonicus, Phyllospadix scouleri, Phyllospadix serrulatus, Zostera caulescens, Zostera capensis, Zostera caespitosa, Zostera asiatica, Zostera japonica, Zostera novazelandica, Zostera mucronata, Zostera capricorni, Zostera angustifolia, Zostera marina, Zostera muelleri, Zostera noltii, Zostera tasmanica, Zostera nigricaulis, Zostera polychlamys,
References
Shigeru Miki (1901-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miki' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:699873-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.