Species:
plantago-aquatica
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 342 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755470
Common Names
- Water Plantain
- Alisma
- Water Alisma
Description
Alisma plantago-aquatica (also called Water-plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant with long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is native to Eurasia and is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, ponds, and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Alisma plantago-aquatica is used to treat urinary tract infections, reduce inflammation, and improve digestion. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and other conditions.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Alisma plantago-aquatica sub. orientale (Sam.) Sam.
Alisma plantago-aquatica sub. plantago-aquatica
Alisma plantago-aquatica var. plantago-aquatica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alisma plantago-aquatica is white and star-shaped, with three petals and three sepals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alisma plantago-aquatica is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in water up to a depth of 15 cm (6 in). To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist soil mix and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. To propagate by division, divide the plant into smaller pieces and replant in moist soil.
Where to Find Alisma plantago-aquatica
Alisma plantago-aquatica can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow waters in Europe and western Asia.
Alisma plantago-aquatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alisma plantago-aquatica?
Alisma plantago-aquatica
What is the family of Alisma plantago-aquatica?
Alismataceae
What is the common name of Alisma plantago-aquatica?
Common Water-plantain
Species in the Alisma genus
Alisma bjorkqvistii,
Alisma canaliculatum,
Alisma gramineum,
Alisma juzepczukii,
Alisma lanceolatum,
Alisma nanum,
Alisma plantago-aquatica,
Alisma rhicnocarpum,
Alisma subcordatum,
Alisma triviale,
Alisma wahlenbergii,
Alisma praecox,
Alisma rariflorum,
Alisma bjoerkqvistii,
Species in the Alismataceae family
Albidella nymphaeifolia,
Albidella acanthocarpa,
Albidella glandulosa,
Albidella oligococca,
Alisma bjorkqvistii,
Alisma canaliculatum,
Alisma gramineum,
Alisma juzepczukii,
Alisma lanceolatum,
Alisma nanum,
Alisma plantago-aquatica,
Alisma rhicnocarpum,
Alisma subcordatum,
Alisma triviale,
Alisma wahlenbergii,
Alisma praecox,
Alisma rariflorum,
Alisma bjoerkqvistii,
Astonia australiensis,
Baldellia alpestris,
Baldellia ranunculoides,
Baldellia repens,
Burnatia enneandra,
Butomopsis latifolia,
Caldesia grandis,
Caldesia parnassifolia,
Caldesia janaki-ammaliae,
Caldesia plantago-aquatica,
Damasonium alisma,
Damasonium bourgaei,
Damasonium californicum,
Damasonium constrictum,
Damasonium minus,
Damasonium polyspermum,
Echinodorus berteroi,
Helanthium tenellum,
Helanthium bolivianum,
Helanthium zombiense,
Hydrocleys martii,
Hydrocleys mattogrossensis,
Hydrocleys modesta,
Hydrocleys nymphoides,
Hydrocleys parviflora,
Limnocharis laforestii,
Limnocharis flava,
Limnophyton obtusifolium,
Limnophyton fluitans,
Limnophyton angolense,
Luronium natans,
Ranalisma rostrata,