Triglochin turrifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turrifera
ID:
743727
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ewart
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Fl. Victoria : 94 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743060
Common Names
- Turrifera Triglochin
- Triglochin turrifera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triglochin turrifera (also called Tufted Arrowgrass, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water, and has linear leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Triglochin turrifera is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Triglochin turrifera has small, white flowers with three petals. Seed: The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and have a single, long leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triglochin turrifera is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootstock or by seed. The rootstock should be planted in the fall and will bloom in early spring.
Where to Find Triglochin turrifera
Triglochin turrifera is native to the Mediterranean and is found in wet meadows and marshes.
Triglochin turrifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triglochin turrifera?
Triglochin turrifera
What is the natural habitat of Triglochin turrifera?
Forests, shrublands, and grasslands
What are the uses of Triglochin turrifera?
Medicinal, ornamental, and food
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
Alfred James Ewart (1872-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewart' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:444158-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.