Zostera nigricaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigricaulis
ID:
915423
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Kuo) S.W.L.Jacobs & Les
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Telopea 12: 422 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914758
Common Names
- Zostera nigricaulis
- Black-stemmed Eelgrass
- Black-stemmed Marine Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zostera nigricaulis (also called Black-stemmed zostera, among many other common names) is an evergreen seagrass with slender, erect stems. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in shallow coastal waters.
Uses & Benefits
Zostera nigricaulis is a species of seagrass native to the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zostera nigricaulis is a small, white, star-shaped structure. The seed is an ovoid, brownish-black structure with a single, hard seed coat. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, upright leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zostera nigricaulis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Zostera nigricaulis
Zostera nigricaulis can be found in the coastal waters of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Zostera nigricaulis FAQ
What is the common name of Zostera nigricaulis?
Black-Stemmed Zostera
What is the growth habit of Zostera nigricaulis?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.
What is the native range of Zostera nigricaulis?
It is native to Australia.
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
Donald H. Les (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Les' in the authors string.
Surrey Jacobs (1946-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.L.Jacobs' in the authors string.
John Kuo (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Kuo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77102394-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.