Status:
valid
Authors:
Lieth & D.Löve
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 39: 1271 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743139
Common Names
- Gaspensis Triglochin
- Triglochin gaspensis
Description
Triglochin gaspensis (also called Gaspé 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 gaspensis is a small, succulent perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small white flowers and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for a low-maintenance garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Triglochin gaspensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Triglochin gaspensis is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Triglochin gaspensis
Triglochin gaspensis is native to western North America.
Triglochin gaspensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triglochin gaspensis?
Triglochin gaspensis
What is the natural habitat of Triglochin gaspensis?
Forests, shrublands, and grasslands
What are the uses of Triglochin gaspensis?
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
Helmut Lieth: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lieth' in the authors string.