Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
polyspermum
ID:
765688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Notes Pl. Crit. : 47 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765021

Common Names

  • Damasonium polyspermum
  • Many-seeded Damasonium
  • Many-seeded Water Plantain

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Description

Damasonium polyspermum (also called Many-seeded Water-plantain, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has white flowers and grows in marshes, ditches, and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Damasonium polyspermum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Damasonium polyspermum is white with a yellow lip and a long spur. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Damasonium polyspermum is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9 and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Damasonium polyspermum

Damasonium polyspermum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Damasonium polyspermum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Damasonium polyspermum?

Damasonium polyspermum

What type of plant is Damasonium polyspermum?

Damasonium polyspermum is an aquatic plant.

Where is Damasonium polyspermum native to?

Damasonium polyspermum is native to Europe.

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,

References

Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58308-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.