Triglochin hexagona - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hexagona
ID:
743911
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Black
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia 49: 270 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743244
Common Names
- Triglochin hexagona
- Hexagonal Arrowgrass
- Hexagon Arrowgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triglochin hexagona (also called Hexagonal Arrowgrass, among many other common names) is a herbaceous, perennial, evergreen plant native to the southeastern United States. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, swamps, and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Triglochin hexagona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used to stabilize soil in coastal areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Triglochin hexagona is small and white, with 3 petals. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings have a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triglochin hexagona is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or by taking cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Triglochin hexagona
Triglochin hexagona can be found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Triglochin hexagona FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triglochin hexagona?
Triglochin hexagona
What is the common name of Triglochin hexagona?
Hexagonal arrowgrass
What is the natural habitat of Triglochin hexagona?
Wet meadows, marshes, and streambanks
Species in the Triglochin genus
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,
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
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:444142-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.