Zostera muelleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muelleri
ID:
770987
Status:
valid
Authors:
Irmisch ex Asch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 35: 168 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770320
Common Names
- Zostera muelleri
- Mueller's Eelgrass
- Mueller's Sea-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zostera muelleri (also called Mueller's Eelgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant that grows in shallow water. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Zostera muelleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It can also be used to stabilize shorelines and reduce erosion. It can also be used as a food source for some species of fish and birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zostera muelleri is small and white, with six petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Zostera muelleri is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate drought and flooding. It can be cultivated in shallow water or in moist soil.
Where to Find Zostera muelleri
Zostera muelleri is found in the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Zostera muelleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zostera muelleri?
Zostera muelleri
What is the common name of Zostera muelleri?
Australian eelgrass
What is the natural habitat of Zostera muelleri?
Estuaries, lagoons, and sheltered bays
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
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
Thilo Irmisch (1816-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Irmisch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603622-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.