A decoction of marsilea quadrifolia is taken orally to treat nephritis. In most of my tanks it grows with the single leaf form across the bottom of the tank. It is the unique representative of marsiliaceae family of the flora cormophytes in romanian ciocarlan, 2000. The article comprises the investigation on the structure vegetative organs of an aquatic fern, namely marsilea qudrifolia l. In 1825, it was first described by carl borivoj presl. Data are presented on the aboveground and underground biomass of the speciesmarsilea quadrifolia and on the water regime and soil conditions in a habitat of this species in central europe czechoslovakia. Marsilea quadrifolia flowgrow aquatic plant database. According to the map of european naturally occurrence of m. Sporocarps 23 mm wide, proximal tooth of sporocarp 0. The name honours italian naturalist luigi ferdinando marsili 16561730 these small plants are of unusual appearance and do not resemble common ferns. Info on marsilea quadrifolia four leaved water clover dave, i know of no online reference for this plant but here is the listing from the complete book of aquarium plants by allgayer and teton its out of print so i doubt anyone will mind. Marsilea quadrifolia can be grown as a potted plant, either just with soil kept wet, or semisubmerged, with fronds emergent from the water, or fully submerged, with the fronds floating on the surface of the water. Marsilea vulgaris bubani, 1902 pteris quadrifolia l. Current status and distribution marsilea quadrifolia a.
Marsilea is commonly known as pepper wort or water fern although it is a fern but hardly resembles a true fern. Marsilea quadrifoliatrimming general aquarium plants. The water clover marsilea quadrifolia is native in europa and western asia and has also been introduced into north america. Pdfdateien in einzelne seiten aufteilen, seiten loschen oder drehen, pdfdateien einfach zusammenfugen oder. Range globalcontinental wisconsin native range europe, azores1. Marsilea quadrifolia possesses dichotomously branched peduncle, which bears two to five sporocarps. The leaves will be small, spindle shaped, brittle and break easily. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about european water fern, water clover marsilea quadrifolia supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden. Gbif uses cookies and the like for the purposes of statistical analysis, improving the friendliness and usability of our website, tailoring content to your interests and engaging with social media. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. This page was last edited on 19 february 2020, at 21.
Phytochemical content of leaf and stem of marsilea. Marsilea quadrifolia european waterclover marsilea vestita hairy waterclover marsilea villosa villous waterclover legal status. Leaves floating in deep water or erect in shallow water or on land. Marsilea species are easily recognized by their cloverlike leaves, which are composed of four leaflets on a long petiole. In majority of cases the peduncle or stalk of the sporocarp is unbranched and bears a single sporocarp at its apex. The plants database includes the following species of marsilea. Phylogeny of marsileaceous ferns and relationships of the fossil hydropteris pinnata reconsidered article pdf available in international journal of plant sciences 1605. Marsilea is an aquatic fern, and there are over 40 species in the genus growing in shallow water and in moist locations. Marsilea quadrifolia is an important medicinal plant. Contribution to the ecology of marsilea quadrifolia l. In germany it is considered extinct or missing, and it is strictly protected by the german federal act for the conservation of nature.
It is the only water shamrock in new england, and it was introduced from europe into a lake in connecticut in 1862. The whole plant marsilea quadrifolia were collected from raebareli, during the month of july. It prefers moist or wet soil and can grow in water. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Marsilea quadrifolia is quite close to marsilea minuta, and in fact specimens of marsilea from china seem intermediate between the two species in sporocarp.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. National plant germplasm system covid19 update, march 23, 2020. Marsilea azorica marsileaceae universidade dos acores. Conservation status assesses every six years and for each biogeographical region the condition of habitats and species compared to the favourable status as described in the habitats directive. European water clover marsilea quadrifolia superficially resembles a wood sorrel oxalis or a clover trifolium, but it is a sporeproducing fern, rather than a flowering seed plant.
A decoction of marsilea quadrifolia and vinegar is taken warm to relieve lumbago. The sporocarps are borne on short peduncles near the base of the petiole. Vierblattriger kleefarn marsilea quadrifolia exsituerhaltung. Marsilea quadrifolia is a herbaceous plant found naturally in central and southern europe, caucasia, western siberia, afghanistan, southwest india, china, japan, and vietnam, though it is considered a weed in some parts of the united states, where it has been well established in the northeast for over 100 years. Within europe it occurs along many of the major river valleys, such as the loire, po and parts of the danube, as well as in complexes of wetlands throughout central and southern europe. It is widely distributed in the state of west bengal, which is a maritime state in the northeast part of indian subcontinent. This pdf version does not have an isbn or issn and is not therefore effectively published.
Marsilea quadrifolia is quite close to marsilea minuta, and in fact specimens of marsilea from china seem intermediate between the two species in sporocarp size and peduncle attachment. Pdf marsilea quadrifolia l alberto selvaggi academia. Many of the localities from which it is known at present are artificial bodies of water. The adventitious roots may arise even from internodes, e. A study of the genetic variation of the aquatic fern marsilea quadrifolia l. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Marsilea quadrifolia water clover, european waterclover pfaf. Marsilea quadrifolia is a unique plant with high medicinal value. The plants often grow in dense mats that extend out over deeper water.
S and canada distribution map 2 not recorded in wisconsin. Dpph free radical scavenging activity of the extracts of the aquatic fern marsilea quadrifolia linn t. Marsilea quadrifolia in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Verbreitung, arealanteil deutschland weniger als 10% vorposten 2011. Marsilea quadrifolia water fern of europe and asia and the eastern united states distinguished by four leaflets resembling clover leaves water. The report will display the kingdom and all descendants leading down to the name you choose.
This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. The traditional fourleaf clover plant marsilea quadrifolia is shipped potted and ready for installation. By visiting our website, you consent to our and third party use of cookies as described in our privacy and cookie policy. Common names include water clover and fourleaf clover because of the longstalked leaves have four cloverlike lobes and are either present above. The leaves of water shamrock are divided into four segments that give it the appearance of a clover or shamrock. Marsilea quadrifolia herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Prabhakaran2 1department of microbiology, prist university, thanjavur, india 2department of microbiology, shrimad aandavar college, thiruchirappalli, india corresponding author abstract introduction.
The marsileaceae includes three extant genera, marsilea, pilularia fig. Fourleaf clover marsilea quadrifolia freshwater aquarium. Marsilea quadrifolia was introduced in connecticut about 1860. It releases a tanninlike substance that inhibits the growth of. Ethomedicinal uses of marsilea quadrifolia sushni saag. All nonessential workers are directed to work from home, and social and recreational gatherings of more than five are prohibited. After a transitional period it develops different types of leaves, possibly a low form with single leaves like a large glossostigma, or alternatively develop two, three or fourlobed leaves varying in height from 210 cm, depending on the growth conditions. Marsilea quadrifolia synonyms, marsilea quadrifolia pronunciation, marsilea quadrifolia translation, english dictionary definition of marsilea quadrifolia. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in marsilea quadrifolia. Useful notes on the life history of marsilea 4960 words. The species of marsilea are generally aquatic or amphibious in nature with their roots embedded in mud or damp soil. Pdf an investigation has been made on the relevance of one such lesser known species marsilea quadrifolia linn.
It can grow in semishade light woodland or no shade. Marsilea quadrifolia herb uses, benefits, cures, side. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Names of marsilea quadrifolia in various languages of the world are also given. Fresh marsilea quadrifolia is smashed and applied externally to treat boils. Leaflets obdeltoid, to 34 long, glaucous, petioles to 8 long. Thin green petioles leaf stalks form off of creeping rhizomes. European water fern, water clover marsilea quadrifolia. Pdf antibacterial activity of marsilea quadrifolia. Your use of this pdf, the bioone web site, and all posted and associated content indicates your acceptance of. Duck liver cooked with marsilea quadrifolia is taken to treat hematemesis. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
Control recommendations treatment options may include herbicide and handpulling. The record derives from tropicos data supplied on 20120418 which reports it as an accepted name record 26602150 with original publication details. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. This bioreactor enables the use of freefloating aquatic plants as well as. Range globalcontinental wisconsin native range europe, azores1 figure 1. Competitively very weak, retreats from eutrophic wa ters, ecological requirements mostly unknown. Aquatic fern bearing 4 parted leaf resembling 4leaf clover trifolium.
Plants profile for marsilea quadrifolia european waterclover. Ein neuer fund des kleefarns marsilea quadrifolia l. Marsilea minuta is considered as least concern in the iucn red data. Marsilea mutica aquatic water clover as with all the marsilea described, the foliage on this species resembles a fourleaf clover. Marsilea minuta is the most famous aquarium plant among the aquarium enthusiasts due to its gorgeous greenish coloration and hardiness. We report for the first time the capability of fourleaf clover marsilea quadrifolia, a wetland plant which grows rooted in soil, in efficiently treating sewage. Marsilea quadrifolia marsileaceae european water clover. This freshwater species is an excellent addition for aquariums.
In the aquarium, water clover is grown fully submerged, usually in the foreground where it spreads by means of runners. Marsilea minuta, or dwarf waterclover is a species of aquatic fern in the family marsileaceae. Preliminary phytochemical screening of whole plant. List of various diseases cured by marsilea quadrifolia. Marsilea strigosa marsileaceae, pterydophyta is a rare water fern found in the mediterranean basin, in temporary flooded habitats only. Pdf marsilea quadrifolia l alessandro alessandrini.
Some water clover species marsilea have become very popular foreground plants in the aquarium hobby, comparable with glossostigma elatinoides, which has a comparable leaf form. Quadrifolia several months ago and now it has nearlly covered the bottom of my 75g. It is a plant of class polypodiopsida with the family marsileaceae under order salviniales. There is little or no evidence to support that marsilea quadrifolia has significant beneficial effects in the great lakes. The mature rhizomes were used as explants and successfully sterilized using 0.
Governor lamont is telling connecticut residents to stay safe, stay home. Marsilea minuta is quite close to marsilea quadrifolia, and in fact specimens of marsilea from china seem intermediate between the two species in sporocarp size and peduncle attachment. Study of a wide range of old world material of marsilea would be required, however, to resolve the question of whether marsilea quadrifolia and marsilea minuta. An efficient micropropagation protocol has been developed for marsilea quadrifolia l. Dpph free radical scavenging activity of the extracts of the. Marsilea quadrifolia european waterclover this plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. One or more adventitious roots are borne at each node on the underside of the rhizome.
This particular variety has reddishbrown stripes that split the darker green on the top half of the leaflets and the lighter green of the lower half. This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts and records obtained from usda plants database. As in the native habitat, a repent rhizome with multiple branches and many adventitious roots developed at the surface of the semi liquid nutrient medium. Stress, marsilea quadrifolia, swim endurance test, anoxic. Marsilea is a genus of approximately 65 species of aquatic ferns of the family marsileaceae. Its one of my favorites and makes a great ground cover. This species occurs throughout much of southern europe east to china and japan, including cambodia and lao pdr. Pdf phylogeny of marsileaceous ferns and relationships. Our analysis showed the highest value for total carbohydrate, followed by protein, amino acid, flavonoids, saponins and fat. Direct organogenesis from rhizome explants in marsilea. Marsilea quadrifolia 4leaf clover this is a wonderful little fern. Before requesting germplasm, scientists should consider their capacity to receive it.
Marsilea quadrifolia is an edible leafy plant with high crude protein content, but has a widely varying nutrient composition depending on the season it was harvested dewanji et al. A fascinating plant, usually delivered with leaves like a fourleaf clover. Marsilea quadrifolia definition of marsilea quadrifolia by. Protection of stress induced behavioural and physiological. It is commonly known as four leaf clover, water clover, pepperwort and water shamrock and it is also commonly called as sushni in parts of. The present paper is a snapshot of the quantitative analysis of total carbohydrate, protein, fat, flavonoids, amino. Marsilea quadrifolia water clover, european waterclover. How marsilea quadrifolia is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format.