Myriophyllum decussatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decussatum
ID:
374209
Status:
valid
Authors:
Orchard
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Brunonia 8: 282 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373541
Common Names
- Myriophyllum decussatum
- Cross-leaved Watermilfoil
- Cross-leaved Myriophyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myriophyllum decussatum (also called Cross-Leaved Water Milfoil, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to North America. It has finely divided leaves and grows in shallow water in ponds, lakes and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Myriophyllum decussatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myriophyllum decussatum is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are tiny, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, thin, light green stem with small, opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myriophyllum decussatum is an evergreen, clump-forming perennial that can reach up to 1m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil mix. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Myriophyllum decussatum
Myriophyllum decussatum is native to North America and can be found in shallow water areas.
Myriophyllum decussatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myriophyllum decussatum?
Myriophyllum decussatum
What is the common name of Myriophyllum decussatum?
Cross-leaved Watermilfoil
What is the natural habitat of Myriophyllum decussatum?
Ponds, lakes, and streams
Species in the Myriophyllum genus
Myriophyllum indicum, Myriophyllum limnophilum, Myriophyllum intermedium, Myriophyllum lapidicola, Myriophyllum lophatum, Myriophyllum latifolium, Myriophyllum petraeum, Myriophyllum pinnatum, Myriophyllum pygmaeum, Myriophyllum quitense, Myriophyllum robustum, Myriophyllum mattogrossense, Myriophyllum muricatum, Myriophyllum pedunculatum, Myriophyllum oliganthum, Myriophyllum papillosum, Myriophyllum muelleri, Myriophyllum alterniflorum, Myriophyllum alpinum, Myriophyllum amphibium, Myriophyllum aquaticum, Myriophyllum artesium, Myriophyllum integrifolium, Myriophyllum filiforme, Myriophyllum austropygmaeum, Myriophyllum gracile, Myriophyllum echinatum, Myriophyllum heterophyllum, Myriophyllum hippuroides, Myriophyllum humile, Myriophyllum implicatum, Myriophyllum glomeratum, Myriophyllum costatum, Myriophyllum bonii, Myriophyllum coronatum, Myriophyllum crispatum, Myriophyllum decussatum, Myriophyllum drummondii, Myriophyllum verticillatum, Myriophyllum trachycarpum, Myriophyllum triphyllum, Myriophyllum ussuriense, Myriophyllum verrucosum, Myriophyllum votschii, Myriophyllum spicatum, Myriophyllum siamense, Myriophyllum simulans, Myriophyllum sparsiflorum, Myriophyllum tillaeoides, Myriophyllum striatum,
Species in the Haloragaceae family
Glischrocaryon angustifolium, Glischrocaryon aureum, Glischrocaryon behrii, Glischrocaryon flavescens, Glischrocaryon roei, Glischrocaryon glandulosum, Glischrocaryon monospermum, Glischrocaryon gibsonii, Glischrocaryon racemosum, Glischrocaryon baeuerlenii, Glischrocaryon lucasii, Gonocarpus acanthocarpus, Gonocarpus aggregatus, Gonocarpus benthamii, Gonocarpus chinensis, Gonocarpus confertifolius, Gonocarpus cordiger, Gonocarpus diffusus, Gonocarpus effusus, Gonocarpus elatus, Gonocarpus ephemerus, Gonocarpus eremophilus, Gonocarpus ericifolius, Gonocarpus halconensis, Gonocarpus hirtus, Gonocarpus hispidus, Gonocarpus humilis, Gonocarpus implexus, Gonocarpus incanus, Gonocarpus intricatus, Gonocarpus leptothecus, Gonocarpus longifolius, Gonocarpus mezianus, Gonocarpus micranthus, Gonocarpus montanus, Gonocarpus nodulosus, Gonocarpus oreophilus, Gonocarpus paniculatus, Gonocarpus philippinensis, Gonocarpus pithyoides, Gonocarpus pusillus, Gonocarpus pycnostachyus, Gonocarpus rudis, Gonocarpus salsoloides, Gonocarpus sanguineus, Gonocarpus scordioides, Gonocarpus serpyllifolius, Gonocarpus simplex, Gonocarpus tetragynus, Gonocarpus teucrioides,
References
Anthony Edward Orchard (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orchard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:929792-1: Based on the initial data import