Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
microcephala
ID:
358375

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nelmes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 8: 377 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357707

Common Names

  • Coleochloa microcephala
  • Small-headed Coleochloa
  • Coleochloa

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Description

Coleochloa microcephala (also called Small-headed Stonewort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a small, perennial plant with short, slender stems and small, oval leaves. It grows in shallow, still waters, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Coleochloa microcephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal medicines. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coleochloa microcephala has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves and are slightly serrated.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coleochloa microcephala can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Coleochloa microcephala

Coleochloa microcephala can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Africa, and South America.

Coleochloa microcephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coleochloa microcephala?

Coleochloa microcephala

What is the common name of Coleochloa microcephala?

Small-headed coleochloa

What is the natural habitat of Coleochloa microcephala?

Dry, rocky hillsides and plains

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Ernest Nelmes (1895-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nelmes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303565-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].