Zostera tasmanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tasmanica
ID:
770999
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Martens ex Asch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 1867: 15 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770332
Common Names
- Tasmanian Eelgrass
- Zostera tasmanica
- Tasmanian Seagrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zostera tasmanica (also called Tasmanian Eelgrass, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant with a stem that can reach up to 1 meter in length. It is native to Australia, and it typically inhabits shallow waters in lakes, ponds and slow-moving rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Zostera tasmanica 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 tasmanica 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 tasmanica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Zostera tasmanica
Zostera tasmanica is found in the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Zostera tasmanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zostera tasmanica?
Zostera tasmanica
What is the common name of Zostera tasmanica?
Tasmanian eelgrass
What is the natural habitat of Zostera tasmanica?
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.
Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271346-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.