Zostera polychlamys - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polychlamys
ID:
915424
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Kuo) S.W.L.Jacobs & Les
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Telopea 12: 423 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914759
Common Names
- Zostera polychlamys
- Many-veined Eelgrass
- Many-veined Marine Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zostera polychlamys (also called Polychlamys 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 polychlamys 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 polychlamys 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 polychlamys is a small aquatic plant native to Central America. It can be grown in a pond or aquarium in shallow water. It should be kept in a sunny spot and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of rhizomes.
Where to Find Zostera polychlamys
Zostera polychlamys can be found in the coastal waters of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Zostera polychlamys FAQ
What is the common name of Zostera polychlamys?
Many-Leaved Zostera
What is the growth habit of Zostera polychlamys?
It is an evergreen shrub with an upright habit.
What is the native range of Zostera polychlamys?
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:77102395-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.