Zostera angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
770976
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hornem.) Rchb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Icon. Fl. Germ. Helv. 7: 3 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770309
Common Names
- Zostera angustifolia
- Narrow-leaved Eelgrass
- Narrow-leaved Sea-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zostera angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Eelgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant that grows in shallow water. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Zostera angustifolia is used as a source of food and as a source of natural dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zostera angustifolia has small, white flowers, which are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zostera angustifolia is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate drought and flooding. It can be cultivated in shallow water or in moist soil.
Where to Find Zostera angustifolia
Zostera angustifolia is found in the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Zostera angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zostera angustifolia?
Zostera angustifolia
What are the common names of Zostera angustifolia?
Narrow-leaved eelgrass or eelgrass
Where is Zostera angustifolia found?
It is found in shallow coastal waters in temperate regions
Species in the Zostera genus
Species in the Zosteraceae family
Phyllospadix iwatensis, Phyllospadix juzepczukii, Phyllospadix torreyi, Phyllospadix japonicus, Phyllospadix scouleri, Phyllospadix serrulatus, Zostera caulescens, Zostera capensis, Zostera caespitosa, Zostera asiatica, Zostera japonica, Zostera novazelandica, Zostera mucronata, Zostera capricorni, Zostera angustifolia, Zostera marina, Zostera muelleri, Zostera noltii, Zostera tasmanica, Zostera nigricaulis, Zostera polychlamys,
References
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603610-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.