Elatine major - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
major
ID:
666022
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Braun
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Syll. Ratisb. 1: 83 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665354
Common Names
- Major Elatine
- Major Waterwort
- Major Elatine Waterwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Potamopitys major Kuntze [unknown]
- Hydropiper majus Fourr. [unknown]
Description
Elatine major (also called Large Waterwort, among many other common names) is an annual aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in shallow, still water in ponds, ditches, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Elatine major 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
The flowers of Elatine major are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elatine major is a small, annual aquatic plant with a creeping stem. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers shallow water with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It can tolerate full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Elatine major
Elatine major is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Elatine major FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatine major?
Elatine major
What is the common name of Elatine major?
Large waterwort
What type of plant is Elatine major?
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
Alexander Braun (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Braun' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324698-1: Based on the initial data import