Elatine hexandra - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hexandra
ID:
665997
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1815
Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. , ed. 3, 5: 609 (1815)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665329
Common Names
- Hexandra Elatine
- Hexandra Waterwort
- Hexandra Elatine Waterwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Potamopitys hexandra Kuntze [unknown]
- Elatine paludosa Seub. [illegitimate]
- Elatine tripetala Sm. [unknown]
- Hydropiper hexandrum Fourr. [unknown]
Description
Elatine hexandra (also called Six-Stamened Waterwort, among many other common names) is an annual aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers with six stamens. It typically grows in shallow, still water in ponds, ditches, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Elatine hexandra is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and water gardens. It can also be used to reduce algae growth in ponds and aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elatine hexandra 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 hexandra is a small, annual aquatic plant 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 hexandra
Elatine hexandra is native to Europe and can be found in wet areas in the Alps and Pyrenees.
Elatine hexandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatine hexandra?
Elatine hexandra
What is the common name of Elatine hexandra?
Six-stamened waterwort
What type of plant is Elatine hexandra?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2786543: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.