Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
pinnatum
ID:
374152

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Walter) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Prelim. Cat. : 19 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373484

Common Names

  • Myriophyllum pinnatum
  • Feathery Water Milfoil
  • Feathery Parrot Feather

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Synonyms

  • Myriophyllum verticillatum cheneyi Fassett [unknown]
  • Myriophyllum scabratum Michx. [unknown]
  • Potamogeton pinnatum Walter [unknown]

Description

Myriophyllum pinnatum (also called Feathery Watermilfoil, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant of the Haloragaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Australia. It grows in shallow water, such as ponds, lakes, and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Myriophyllum pinnatum is used as an ornamental plant, for water purification, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myriophyllum pinnatum has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriophyllum pinnatum is a perennial aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a fast-growing plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate partial shade. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering. It can be propagated by division or by seed and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Myriophyllum pinnatum

Myriophyllum pinnatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Myriophyllum pinnatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myriophyllum pinnatum?

Myriophyllum pinnatum

What is the common name of Myriophyllum pinnatum?

Fernleaf Watermilfoil

What is the natural habitat of Myriophyllum pinnatum?

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-2366533: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Emerson Ellick Sterns (1846-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sterns' in the authors string.
Justus Ferdinand Poggenburg I (1840-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poggenb.' in the authors string.