Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nedoluzhkoi
ID:
511212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pshenn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 92: 160 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510544

Common Names

  • Trapa nedoluzhkoi
  • Nedoluzhkoi Trapa
  • Nedoluzhkoi

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Description

Trapa nedoluzhkoi (also called Water Chestnut, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to temperate and tropical regions. It has floating leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in shallow freshwater ponds and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Trapa nedoluzhkoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to make herbal teas, which can help to reduce nausea and improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trapa nedoluzhkoi is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed of this plant is a small, black seed that is encased in a hard, woody shell. The seedlings of this plant are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trapa nedoluzhkoi is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It has glossy green leaves and produces bright, yellow-green flowers in summer. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. They should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly until they have rooted. The plants can then be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Trapa nedoluzhkoi

Trapa nedoluzhkoi can be found in wetland habitats in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Trapa nedoluzhkoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trapa nedoluzhkoi?

Trapa nedoluzhkoi

What is the common name of Trapa nedoluzhkoi?

Unknown

What is the family of Trapa nedoluzhkoi?

Trapaceae

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, 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,

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