Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
granatensis
ID:
771416

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humb. & Bonpl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Pl. Aequinoct. [Humboldt & Bonpland] 2: 50. [1810-1811] ; insufficient information on contents of parts to be able to date accurately

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770749

Common Names

  • Elodea granatensis
  • Granatensis Waterweed
  • Granatensis Elodea

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Description

Elodea granatensis (also called 'Granatensis Elodea', among many other common names) is a small, aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial with bright green, lance-shaped leaves. It prefers still or slow-moving water, and is often found in ponds, streams, and other shallow water bodies.

Uses & Benefits

Elodea granatensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elodea granatensis has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elodea granatensis is a hardy aquatic plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by planting cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and should be planted in a container with a depth of at least 6 inches. It can be grown in both fresh and saltwater aquariums.

Where to Find Elodea granatensis

Elodea granatensis is native to Colombia and can be found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Elodea granatensis FAQ

What is the common name of Elodea granatensis?

Granada Waterweed

What is the native range of Elodea granatensis?

North America

What is the growth habit of Elodea granatensis?

It is an aquatic perennial with a creeping rhizome

Species in the Hydrocharitaceae family

Appertiella hexandra, Blyxa aubertii, Blyxa echinosperma, Blyxa hexandra, Blyxa japonica, Blyxa javanica, Blyxa leiosperma, Blyxa novoguineensis, Blyxa octandra, Blyxa quadricostata, Blyxa radicans, Blyxa senegalensis, Blyxa vietii, Blyxa kasaragodensis, Blyxa mangalensis, Elodea canadensis, Elodea bifoliata, Elodea callitrichoides, Elodea canadensis, Elodea densa, Elodea granatensis, Elodea naias, Elodea nuttallii, Elodea potamogeton, Elodea granatensis, Elodea heterostemon, Enhalus acoroides, Halophila australis, Halophila baillonis, Halophila beccarii, Halophila decipiens, Halophila engelmannii, Halophila hawaiiana, Halophila major, Halophila minor, Halophila ovalis, Halophila spinulosa, Halophila stipulacea, Halophila tricostata, Halophila capricorni, Halophila mikii, Halophila nipponica, Halophila okinawensis, Halophila sulawesii, Halophila madagascariensis, Halophila spinulosa, Hydrilla verticillata, Hydrocharis chevalieri, Hydrocharis dubia, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-309457: Based on the initial data import
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.