Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
humile
ID:
374196

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raf.) Morong

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 18: 242 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373528

Common Names

  • Myriophyllum humile
  • Low Water Milfoil
  • Low Parrot Feather

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Synonyms

  • Myriophyllum ambiguum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Burshia humilis Raf. [unknown]
  • Myriophyllum ambiguum humile (Raf.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb. [unknown]
  • Myriophyllum humile capillaceum Fernald [unknown]
  • Myriophyllum humile humile [unknown]
  • Myriophyllum ambiguum natans DC. [unknown]
  • Myriophyllum ambiguum limosum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Myriophyllum capillaceum Torr. [unknown]
  • Myriophyllum ambiguum capillaceum (Torr.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Myriophyllum procumbens Bigelow [unknown]

Description

Myriophyllum humile (also called Dwarf Water Milfoil, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It has finely divided leaves and grows in shallow water in ponds, lakes and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Myriophyllum humile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Myriophyllum humile for. natans Fernald

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myriophyllum humile 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriophyllum humile 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 partial shade and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Myriophyllum humile

Myriophyllum humile is native to South America and can be found in shallow water areas.

Myriophyllum humile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myriophyllum humile?

Myriophyllum humile

What is the common name of Myriophyllum humile?

Dwarf Watermilfoil

What is the natural habitat of Myriophyllum humile?

Freshwater 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2366597: Based on the initial data import
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
Thomas Morong (1827-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morong' in the authors string.