Vallisneria spiralis L. var. asiatica (Michx.) Torr.

Scientific Name: Vallisneria spiralis L. var. asiatica (Michx.) Torr.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Alismatidae / Hydrocharitales / Hydrocharitaceae / Vallisneria L./ Vallisneria spiralis L. var. asiatica (Michx.) Torr.

<i>Vallisneria spiralis</i> L. var. asiatica (Michx.) Torr.
General Information
Usda SymbolVASPA
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsVASPA

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Vallisneria spiralis L. var. asiatica (Michx.) Torr..

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Hedge ToleranceNone
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum90
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum8.8
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)0
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationDecumbent
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSummer
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ColorGreen
Growth FormStoloniferous
Growth RateRapid
Height, Mature (feet)1.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanShort
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo


Reproduction

Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Seed per Pound135000
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seedling VigorMedium
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateModerate
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 PeriodMid Summer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Vallisneria spiralis</i> L. var. asiatica (Michx.) Torr.

<i>Vallisneria spiralis</i> L. var. asiatica (Michx.) Torr.

<i>Vallisneria spiralis</i> L. var. asiatica (Michx.) Torr.

<i>Vallisneria spiralis</i> L. var. asiatica (Michx.) Torr.

<i>Vallisneria spiralis</i> L. var. asiatica (Michx.) Torr.

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