Prospero minimum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minimum
ID:
720794
Status:
valid
Authors:
Speta
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Linzer Biol. Beitr. 32: 1324 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720127
Common Names
- Minimum Hogweed
- Minimum Cow Parsnip
- Minimum Prospero
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prospero minimum (also called Dwarf Water-Mint, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in shallow water and has small, oval-shaped leaves that are sessile and arranged in whorls. The flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Prospero minimum is a medicinal plant that has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prospero minimum has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round in shape. The seedlings have short, thick stems with small, lobed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prospero minimum can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Prospero minimum
Prospero minimum is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Spain, and Greece.
Prospero minimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prospero minimum?
Prospero minimum
What is the common name of Prospero minimum?
Small Cow Parsnip
What is the natural habitat of Prospero minimum?
Meadows, grassy slopes, and rocky areas
Species in the Prospero genus
Prospero battagliae, Prospero hierapytnense, Prospero depressum, Prospero idaeum, Prospero minimum, Prospero rhadamanthi, Prospero elisae, Prospero paratethycum, Prospero talosii, Prospero autumnale, Prospero hanburii, Prospero fallax, Prospero obtusifolium, Prospero corsicum, Prospero hierae, Prospero seisumsiana, Prospero cudidaghense, Prospero seisumsianum,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-284605: Based on the initial data import
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.