Common water-plantain
Plant located in our Clubb, MO village
Alisma plantago-aquatica, also known as European water-plantain, common water-plantain or mad-dog weed, is a perennial flowering aquatic plant widespread across most of Europe and Asia, and apparently spread elsewhere in both the Old and New World.
Calflora
Alisma plantago-aquatica Calflora
Things to know
Scientific Name: Alisma plantago-aquatica
UsesDifferent uses for alisma plantago-aquatica
The plant Alisma plantago-aquatica Linnaeus, which is widely distributed in southwest of China, is the main material of traditional Chinese medicine “Zexie”. It was used as folk medicine for immune-modulation, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial.
CareCaring for an alisma plantago-aquatica
Alisma plantago-aquatica needs a half-shade or full sun exposure if it has the necessary humidity. The soil should be clayey to retain water well and contain organic matter. About 50 cm should be submerged in a pond. If it is cultivated in a pot, it must be watered a lot; the substrate has to be waterlogged.
LeavesAlisma plantago-aquatica leaves
Leaves…