Status:
valid
Authors:
Schkuhr
Source:
cmp
Year:
1790
Citation Micro:
Bot. Handb. 1: 345 (1790)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665387
Common Names
- Triandra Elatine
- Triandra Waterwort
- Triandra Elatine Waterwort
Synonyms
- Potamopitys triandra Kuntze [unknown]
- Potamopitys inaperta Kuntze [unknown]
- Alsinastrum callitrichoides Rupr. [unknown]
- Alsinastrum triandrum Rupr. [unknown]
- Birolia palludosa Bellardi [unknown]
- Crypta triandra A.Braun ex Walp. [unknown]
- Elatine callitrichoides (Nyl.) Kauffm. [unknown]
- Elatine gracilis H.Mason [unknown]
- Elatine hydropiper triandra Fiori [unknown]
- Elatine inaperta J.Lloyd ex Kuntze [unknown]
- Elatine microphylla Griseb. [unknown]
- Elatine nivalis Speg. [unknown]
- Elatine orientalis Makino [unknown]
- Elatine oryzetorum Komarov [unknown]
- Elatine senegalensis Perrott. ex A.Chev. [unknown]
- Elatine tetrandra Maxim. [unknown]
- Elatine triandra haitiensis Monach. [unknown]
- Elatine triandra intermedia Seub. [unknown]
- Elatine triandra major Troch. [unknown]
- Elatine triandra orientalis (Makino) Makino [unknown]
- Elatine triandra stenophylla Seub. [unknown]
- Elatine triandra submersa Seub. [unknown]
- Elatine triandra terrestris Seub. [unknown]
- Ilyphilos triandrus (Schkuhr) Lunell [unknown]
- Elatine triandra callitrichoides Nyl. [unknown]
- Elatine triandra callitrichoides (Nyl.) Saelán, Kihlm. & Hjelt [unknown]
- Elatine senegalensis Perrott. ex A.Chev. [deprecated]
- Elatine triandra triandra [unknown]
- Elatine triandra genuina Fassett [invalid]
Description
Elatine triandra (also called Three-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 three stamens. It typically grows in shallow, still water in ponds, ditches, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Elatine triandra 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 triandra are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elatine triandra 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 triandra
Elatine triandra is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Elatine triandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatine triandra?
Elatine triandra
What is the common name of Elatine triandra?
Three-Stamen Waterwort
What is the natural habitat of Elatine triandra?
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,