Elatine brochonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brochonii
ID:
665972
Status:
valid
Authors:
Clavaud
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Actes Soc. Linn. Bordeaux 37: lxiii (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665304
Common Names
- Elatine brochonii
- Brochon's Elatine
- Brochon's Waterwort
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- Elatine hexandra brochonii (Clavaud) P.Fourn. [unknown]
- Elatinopsis brochonii (Clavaud) Clavaud [unknown]
Description
Elatine brochonii (also called Waterwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in shallow water, often in ponds, marshes, and streams, and has small, oval leaves that are usually arranged in a whorl.
Uses & Benefits
Elatine brochonii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elatine brochonii has small white flowers with three petals and three sepals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elatine brochonii is a small aquatic plant native to temperate regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Once established, Elatine brochonii should be grown in partial shade and in moist soil.
Where to Find Elatine brochonii
Elatine brochonii can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the southern part of the Mediterranean basin.
Elatine brochonii FAQ
What is the common name of Elatine brochonii?
Brochonii Waterwort
What is the natural habitat of Elatine brochonii?
Shallow water and wet soils
What is the size of Elatine brochonii?
Small annual herb, up to 10 cm tall
Species in the Elatine genus
Elatine ojibwayensis, Elatine alsinastrum, Elatine ambigua, Elatine americana, Elatine brachysperma, Elatine brochonii, Elatine californica, Elatine camphylosperma, Elatine chilensis, Elatine ecuadoriensis, Elatine fassettiana, Elatine fauquei, Elatine glaziovii, Elatine gratioloides, Elatine heterandra, Elatine hexandra, Elatine hungarica, Elatine hydropiper, Elatine lindbergii, Elatine lorentziana, Elatine macrocalyx, Elatine macropoda, Elatine madagascariensis, Elatine major, Elatine minima, Elatine paramoana, Elatine peruviana, Elatine rubella, Elatine spathulata, Elatine triandra, Elatine rotundifolia, Elatine gussonei,
Species in the Elatinaceae family
Bergia aestivosa, Bergia ammannioides, Bergia anagalloides, Bergia arenaroides, Bergia auriculata, Bergia barklyana, Bergia capensis, Bergia decumbens, Bergia diacheiron, Bergia erecta, Bergia glomerata, Bergia glutinosa, Bergia guineensis, Bergia henshallii, Bergia mairei, Bergia mossambicensis, Bergia occultipetala, Bergia pedicellaris, Bergia pentheriana, Bergia perennis, Bergia polyantha, Bergia pusilla, Bergia salaria, Bergia serrata, Bergia sessiliflora, Bergia spathulata, Bergia suffruticosa, Bergia texana, Bergia trimera, Bergia anagalloides, Bergia ammannioides, Elatine ojibwayensis, Elatine alsinastrum, Elatine ambigua, Elatine americana, Elatine brachysperma, Elatine brochonii, Elatine californica, Elatine camphylosperma, Elatine chilensis, Elatine ecuadoriensis, Elatine fassettiana, Elatine fauquei, Elatine glaziovii, Elatine gratioloides, Elatine heterandra, Elatine hexandra, Elatine hungarica, Elatine hydropiper, Elatine lindbergii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2786520: Based on the initial data import
Armand Clavaud (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clavaud' in the authors string.