Elatine chilensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chilensis
ID:
665977
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gay
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 1: 286 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665309
Common Names
- Chile Waterwort
- Chile Elatine
- Chilean Waterwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Elatine triandra andina Fassett [unknown]
Description
Elatine chilensis (also called Waterwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Chile. 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 chilensis 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 chilensis 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 chilensis is a small, annual aquatic plant that is native to South America. It grows in shallow water and is often found in marshes, ponds, and other wetlands. It is easily propagated by seed and can also be propagated by division of the rootstock. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can tolerate short periods of drought. It is best grown in containers or in shallow water.
Where to Find Elatine chilensis
Elatine chilensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the eastern part of the Mediterranean basin.
Elatine chilensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatine chilensis?
Elatine chilensis
What is the common name of Elatine chilensis?
Chilean waterwort
What type of plant is Elatine chilensis?
Aquatic herb
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
Claude Ray (1800-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324674-1: Based on the initial data import