Myriophyllum crispatum
| Myriophyllum crispatum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Haloragaceae |
| Genus: | Myriophyllum |
| Species: | M. crispatum
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| Binomial name | |
| Myriophyllum crispatum A.E.Orchard
| |
Myriophyllum crispatum is a species of water milfoil native to Australia.
Description
Myriophyllum crispatum has 25–60 cm (9.8–23.6 in) tall stems. The leaves grow in whorls of 5–8. Submerged leaves are thread-like with 12–20 leaflets. Intermediate leaves are thicker with 6–8 short pinnae, transitioning into smooth linear terete forms.[1][2][3]
Myriophyllum crispatum is monoecious. The male flower has 4 cream to dark brown or purple petals. The female flower lacks petals.[1]
Ecology
Myriophyllum crispatum occurs in Western Australia, south-eastern Australia, northern Tasmania, and south-eastern Queensland.[1] It is most commonly found in shallow, stagnant water.
References
- ^ a b c Orchard, A. E. (1985). "Myriophyllum (Haloragaceae) in Australasia. II. The Australian Species". Brunonia. 8: 211–212. doi:10.1071/BRU9850173.
- ^ "PlantNET - FloraOnline". plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ^ "Myriophyllum crispatum (Upright water milfoil)". www.shootgardening.com. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
M. crispatum is an erect, aquatic or marginal perennial with bright green leaves, ovate where submerged and finely-divided when growing above the water. Tiny, red flowers bloom from the leaf axils in summer.