Elatine spathulata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathulata
ID:
666050
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gorski
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Eichw. Skizze : 173 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665382
Common Names
- Spathulate Elatine
- Spathulate Waterwort
- Spathulate Elatine Waterwort
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- Alsinastrum orthospermum Rupr. [unknown]
- Elatine orthosperma Dueb. [unknown]
Description
Elatine spathulata (also called Spatula-Leaved Waterwort, among many other common names) is an annual aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has small, spatula-shaped leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in shallow, still water in ponds, ditches, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Elatine spathulata 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 spathulata 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 spathulata 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 spathulata
Elatine spathulata is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Elatine spathulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatine spathulata?
Elatine spathulata
What is the common name of Elatine spathulata?
Spathulate Waterwort
What is the natural habitat of Elatine spathulata?
It is found in shallow, still or slow-flowing waters, such as ponds, lakes, and streams
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
Stanislovas Batys Gorskis (1802-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gorski' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324719-1: Based on the initial data import