Zostera mucronata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
753100
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hartog
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 59(1): 91 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000752433
Common Names
- Mucronata Eelgrass
- Mucronate Eelgrass
- Mucronata Seagrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zostera mucronata (also called Eelgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to the coasts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. It is found in shallow waters, estuaries, and salt marshes. It has long, ribbon-like leaves and produces small, inconspicuous flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Zostera mucronata is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in landscaping and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zostera mucronata is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single, thin stem.
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Cultivation and propagation of Zostera mucronata: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame and germinated at temperatures of 15-20°C (59-68°F). Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Zostera mucronata
Zostera mucronata can be found in the US states of California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.
Zostera mucronata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zostera mucronata?
Zostera mucronata
What is the common name of Zostera mucronata?
Pointed Seagrass
What is the natural habitat of Zostera mucronata?
Coastal waters and estuaries
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
Cornelis den Hartog (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartog' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:873081-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.