Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
rostrata
ID:
674592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 27: t. 2652 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673924

Common Names

  • Beaked Pondweed
  • Rostrate Pondweed
  • Ranalisma Pondweed

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Description

Ranalisma rostrata (also called Beaked Ranalisma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are linear and lanceolate. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranalisma rostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranalisma rostrata has white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranalisma rostrata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants prefer full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Ranalisma rostrata

Ranalisma rostrata is found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.

Ranalisma rostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranalisma rostrata?

Ranalisma rostrata

What are the common names of Ranalisma rostrata?

Common names of Ranalisma rostrata include beaked water-milfoil and beaked water-starwort.

What is the natural habitat of Ranalisma rostrata?

Ranalisma rostrata is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58439-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.