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Trapa natans

TAXONOMÍA

FamiliaLythraceae

GéneroTrapa

Zona6

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ACERCA DE

Trapa natans, commonly known as water chestnut, is an aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. It thrives in temperate climates and is known for its floating rosettes of leaves and distinctive, spiny fruits. The plant is an annual and completes its life cycle within a year. It prefers waterlogged conditions and is often found in slow-moving rivers, lakes, and ponds.

TAMBIÉN CONOCIDO COMO

Tribulus Aquaticus

Water Caltrop

Trapa acicularis

Trapa alatyrica

Trapa algeriensis

Trapa amurensis

Trapa amurensis var. bispinosa

Trapa amurensis var. komarovii

Trapa annosa

Trapa annosa f. bicornis

Trapa annosa f. pseudomuzzanensis

Trapa araborum

Trapa arcuata

Trapa astrachanica

Trapa astrachanica var. caspica

Trapa bicornis var. acornis

Trapa bicornis var. bispinosa

Trapa bicornis var. cochinchinensis

Trapa bicornis var. quadrispinosa

Trapa bicornis var. taiwanensis

Trapa bispinosa var. iinumae

Trapa borysthenica

Trapa brevicarpa

Trapa brevicarpa f. effigia

Trapa brevicarpa subsp. calosa

Trapa brevicarpa subsp. rubida

Trapa brevicarpa var. delicata

Trapa brevicarpa var. mirabila

Trapa carinthiaca

Trapa caspica

Trapa caucasica

Trapa colchica

Trapa conocarpa var. pyramidalis

Trapa conocarpa var. suecica

Trapa cruciata

Trapa danubialis

Trapa dimorphocarpa

Trapa europaea

Trapa europaea var. clipeata

Trapa europaea var. egregia

Trapa europaea var. macrocarpa

Trapa europaea var. vulgata

Trapa fastigiata

Trapa flerovii

Trapa grozdovii

Trapa hungarica

Trapa jankovicii

Trapa japonica var. longicollum

Trapa japonica var. magnicorona

Trapa kasachstanica

Trapa kazakorum

Trapa komarovii

Trapa laevis

Trapa longicarpa

Trapa longicarpa f. amplicornis

Trapa longicarpa f. brevicola

Trapa longicarpa f. concamerata

Trapa longicarpa f. elata

Trapa longicarpa f. falcata

Trapa longicarpa f. perangusticornis

Trapa longicarpa f. subcoronata

Trapa longicarpa subsp. perlongicornis

Trapa longicarpa subsp. valida

Trapa longicarpa subvar. miniata

Trapa longicarpa var. contortula

Trapa longicarpa var. loricata

Trapa longicarpa var. mammeata

Trapa longicarpa var. rubra

Trapa longicarpa var. spatiosa

Trapa longicornis

Trapa macrorhiza

Trapa maeotica

Trapa maleevii

Trapa manshurica

Trapa manshurica f. komarovii

Trapa manshurica var. tranzschelii

Trapa maximowiczii

Trapa media

Trapa metschorica

Trapa muzzanensis

Trapa muzzanensis var. europaea

Trapa natans f. quadrispinosa

Trapa natans var. amurensis

Trapa natans var. borysthenica

Trapa natans var. europaea

Trapa natans var. hamata

Trapa natans var. natans

Trapa natans var. quadrispinosa

Trapa natans var. suroshensis

Trapa numidica

Trapa okensis

Trapa pectinata

Trapa pseudocolchica

Trapa pseudoincisa

Trapa pseudoincisa var. aspinosa

Trapa pseudoincisa var. complana

Trapa pseudorossica

Trapa pyramidalis

Trapa quadricornis

Trapa quadrispinosa

Trapa quadrispinosa var. yongxiuensis

Trapa ×raciborskii

Trapa rossica

Trapa rossica var. pseudorossica

Trapa saissanica

Trapa sajanensis

Trapa septentrionalis

Trapa sibirica

Trapa sibirica var. altaica

Trapa sibirica var. saisanica

Trapa sibirica var. ussuriensis

Trapa spryginii

Trapa taiwanensis

Trapa tranzschelii

Trapa turbinata

Trapa ucrainica

Trapa uralensis

Trapa verbanensis

Trapa wolgensis

DESCRIPCIÓN GENERAL

VPDCalcular

AguaMuy mojado

SueloFranco

LuzBrillo directo (6 Horas)

Temperatura20° C

Humedad80

Inactividad4 Meses

pH6,5

Presión1013

DETALLES

Instrucciones de cuidado

Water chestnut requires full sunlight and warm temperatures to thrive. It prefers high humidity and should be kept in waterlogged conditions. The plant does not tolerate frost and should be protected from cold temperatures. Regular monitoring of water levels and quality is essential for optimal growth.

Suelo

Trapa natans prefers loamy soil that is consistently wet or waterlogged. The soil should be rich in nutrients to support the plant's growth. Good drainage is not necessary as the plant thrives in aquatic environments.

Fertilizante

A balanced fertilizer with an N-P-K ratio of 10-10-10 can be used to support the growth of water chestnut. Fertilize the plant during the growing season to ensure it receives adequate nutrients.

Trasplante

Repotting is not applicable for Trapa natans as it is an aquatic plant that grows in water bodies. Instead, ensure that the plant has enough space to spread and grow in its aquatic environment.

Propagación

Water chestnut can be propagated through its seeds. Collect the mature seeds from the spiny fruits and plant them in waterlogged soil or directly in water bodies. Propagation is best done in the spring when temperatures are warm.

Poda

Pruning is not required for Trapa natans. However, removing dead or decaying leaves can help maintain the plant's health and prevent the spread of diseases.

Toxicidad

Trapa natans is not known to be toxic to pets or humans. However, the spiny fruits can cause physical injury if handled carelessly.

Adicional

Water chestnut can become invasive in some regions, so it is important to monitor its growth and spread. Regularly check for any signs of overgrowth and take necessary measures to control its spread if needed.

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