Ceratophyllum demersum L. var. apiculatum (Cham.) Garcke

Scientific Name: Ceratophyllum demersum L. var. apiculatum (Cham.) Garcke


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Magnoliidae / Nymphaeales / Ceratophyllaceae / Ceratophyllum L./ Ceratophyllum demersum L. var. apiculatum (Cham.) Garcke

<i>Ceratophyllum demersum</i> L. var. apiculatum (Cham.) Garcke
General Information
Usda SymbolCEDEA2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsCEDEA2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Ceratophyllum demersum L. var. apiculatum (Cham.) Garcke is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum110
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum8.6
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim7000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim3450
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum10
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)0
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationProstrate
Active Growth PeriodSummer
BloatNone
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorBlue
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGray-Green
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorWhite
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Growth RateRapid
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanModerate
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Foliage TextureFine


Reproduction

Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Seed per Pound165000
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed Spread RateRapid
Seedling VigorHigh
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Ceratophyllum demersum</i> L. var. apiculatum (Cham.) Garcke

<i>Ceratophyllum demersum</i> L. var. apiculatum (Cham.) Garcke

<i>Ceratophyllum demersum</i> L. var. apiculatum (Cham.) Garcke

<i>Ceratophyllum demersum</i> L. var. apiculatum (Cham.) Garcke

<i>Ceratophyllum demersum</i> L. var. apiculatum (Cham.) Garcke

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