Status:
valid
Authors:
Woronow
Source:
ksu
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Izv. Kavkazsk. Muz. 10: 334 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457992
Common Names
- Trapa hyrcana
- Hyrcana
- Hyrcana Plant
Description
Trapa hyrcana (also called Hyrcanian Water Chestnut, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the Trapaceae family. It is native to Iran and is found in shallow, fresh water bodies. It is an aquatic plant that grows up to 1 m tall and has small, glossy leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruit is a small, black berry.
Uses & Benefits
Trapa hyrcana is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its edible fruits. The fruits are known to have a sweet taste and are used to make jams, jellies, and other desserts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trapa hyrcana is a small, white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trapa hyrcana is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-drained medium.
Where to Find Trapa hyrcana
Trapa hyrcana is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Trapa hyrcana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trapa hyrcana?
Trapa hyrcana
What is the common name of Trapa hyrcana?
Hyrcanian Water Chestnut
What is the natural habitat of Trapa hyrcana?
Freshwater wetlands
Species in the Trapa genus
Species in the Lythraceae family
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Ammannia aegyptiaca,
Ammannia alternifolia,
Ammannia anagalloides,
Ammannia aspera,
Ammannia auriculata,
Ammannia baccifera,
Ammannia coccinea,
Ammannia cordata,
Ammannia crassicaulis,
Ammannia crinipes,
Ammannia debilis,
Ammannia desertorum,
Ammannia dodecandra,
Ammannia elata,
Ammannia gracilis,
Ammannia latifolia,
Ammannia linearipetala,
Ammannia loandensis,
Ammannia multiflora,
Ammannia myriophylloides,
Ammannia nagpurensis,
Ammannia octandra,
Ammannia passerinoides,
Ammannia prieuriana,
Ammannia prostrata,
Ammannia quadriciliata,
Ammannia robusta,
Ammannia sarcophylla,
Ammannia schaeferi,
Ammannia senegalensis,
Ammannia triflora,
Ammannia uniflora,
Ammannia urceolata,
Ammannia verticillata,
Ammannia wormskioldii,
Ammannia calcicola,
Ammannia heterophylla,
Ammannia pauciramosa,
Ammannia pubescens,
Ammannia praetermissa,
Ammannia andongensis,
Ammannia angolensis,
Ammannia angustifolia,
Ammannia arnhemica,
Ammannia aurita,
Ammannia baumii,
Ammannia bequaertii,
Ammannia brevistyla,
Ammannia burttii,