Tetroncium magellanicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magellanicum
ID:
770808
Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Mag. Neuesten Entdeck. Gesammten Naturk. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 2: 17 (1808)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770141
Common Names
- Tetroncium Magellanicum
- Magellan's Tetroncium
- Magellan's Sea-Lettuce
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tetroncium magellanicum (also called Magellan's Sea-Grass, among many other common names) is a species of marine seagrass native to the coasts of Chile and Argentina. It is a perennial plant with long, narrow leaves that grow in dense, underwater meadows. It is found in shallow waters, up to a depth of about 10 meters, and prefers sheltered, sandy or muddy substrates.
Uses & Benefits
Tetroncium magellanicum is used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetroncium magellanicum has small, white flowers that are clustered together and have four petals. The seed is a small, black, round nutlet. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons and a single, slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tetroncium magellanicum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not survive in standing water. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Tetroncium magellanicum
Tetroncium magellanicum is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.
Tetroncium magellanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetroncium magellanicum?
Tetroncium magellanicum
What is the common name of Tetroncium magellanicum?
Magellanic tetroncium
What is the distribution of Tetroncium magellanicum?
Tetroncium magellanicum is found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Species in the Tetroncium genus
Species in the Juncaginaceae family
Cycnogeton huegelii, Cycnogeton lineare, Cycnogeton procerum, Cycnogeton rheophilum, Cycnogeton multifructum, Cycnogeton alcockiae, Cycnogeton dubium, Cycnogeton microtuberosum, Tetroncium magellanicum, Triglochin stowardii, Triglochin turrifera, Triglochin gaspensis, Triglochin compacta, Triglochin protuberans, Triglochin hexagona, Triglochin milnei, Triglochin barrelieri, Triglochin bulbosa, Triglochin calcitrapa, Triglochin centrocarpa, Triglochin elongata, Triglochin laxiflora, Triglochin maritima, Triglochin mexicana, Triglochin minutissima, Triglochin mucronata, Triglochin muelleri, Triglochin nana, Triglochin palustris, Triglochin striata, Triglochin trichophora, Triglochin isingiana, Triglochin longicarpa, Triglochin buchenaui, Triglochin scilloides,
References
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603511-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.