Zostera novazelandica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novazelandica
ID:
752985
Status:
valid
Authors:
Setch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 19: 816 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000752318
Common Names
- New Zealand Eelgrass
- New Zealand Zostera
- Zostera Novazelandica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zostera novazelandica (also called New Zealand 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 novazelandica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zostera novazelandica 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 novazelandica 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 novazelandica
Zostera novazelandica is native to the South Pacific and can be found in sheltered coastal waters.
Zostera novazelandica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zostera novazelandica?
Zostera novazelandica
What is the common name of Zostera novazelandica?
New Zealand eelgrass
What is the habitat of Zostera novazelandica?
It is found in shallow waters of the coastal areas of the Pacific Ocean
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
William Albert Setchell (1864-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Setch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:699881-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.