Myriophyllum crispatum


Myriophyllum crispatum is a species of water milfoil native to Australia.

Description

Myriophyllum crispatum has 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.
Myriophyllum crispatum is monoecious. The male flower has 4 cream to dark brown or purple petals. The female flower lacks petals.

Ecology

Myriophyllum crispatum occurs in Western Australia, south-eastern Australia, northern Tasmania, and south-eastern Queensland. It is most commonly found in shallow, stagnant water.