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Myriophyllum aquaticum (Vell.) Verdc.
| Family Name: | Haloragaceae |
| Common Name: | Parrot Feather, Brazilian Watermilfoil |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Aquatic & Hydrophyte (Emergent Aquatic) |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Amazon River, South America |
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| Native Habitat | Aquatic (Freshwater Pond / Lake / River) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | There are two types of leaves namely, the submersed and emergent leaves. The submersed leaves are light green in colour and have more lobes, giving it a finer and more feathery look. The emergent leaves which grow above the water surface are darker green in colour with less lobes. The leaves are arranged in whorls on the stem. |
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| Flowers | The flowers are inconspicuous and white, are located in the leaf axils of the emergent leaves. |
| Habitat | Found in freshwater lakes, ponds and canals in shallow water, the plant tends to colonize water bodies with slow-moving of still water. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Whorled |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Others
| Master ID | 31115 |
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| Species ID | 5506 |
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