Triglochin elongata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
770839
Status:
valid
Authors:
Buchenau
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 14: 10 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770172
Common Names
- Triglochin Elongata
- Elongate Triglochin
- Elongate Arrow-Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triglochin elongata (also called Elongate Sea-Grass, among many other common names) is a species of marine seagrass native to the coasts of the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. It is a perennial plant with long, narrow leaves that grow in dense, underwater meadows. It is found in shallow waters, up to a depth of about 10 meters, and prefers sheltered, sandy or muddy substrates.
Uses & Benefits
Triglochin elongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triglochin elongata has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Triglochin elongata is a hardy aquatic plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of water depths and can be grown in shallow water or in deeper water up to 3 feet. It is a fast-growing plant and can spread quickly, so it may need to be thinned out periodically.
Where to Find Triglochin elongata
Triglochin elongata is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows and marshes.
Triglochin elongata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triglochin elongata?
Triglochin elongata
What is the common name of Triglochin elongata?
Elongate Arrowgrass
Where is Triglochin elongata found?
South America
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
Franz Georg Philipp Buchenau (1831-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchenau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603528-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.