Halodule bermudensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bermudensis
ID:
769976
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hartog
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 308 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769309
Common Names
- Halodule Bermudensis
- Bermudensis Halodule
- Halodule Bermudensis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Halodule bermudensis (also called Bermuda halodule, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cymodoceaceae. It is an aquatic grass with long, thin leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, and it grows in shallow, sandy, and muddy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Halodule bermudensis is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Halodule bermudensis has small white flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Halodule bermudensis is a small perennial grass that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia and is found in the coastal regions of the country. It prefers full sun and moist soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Halodule bermudensis
Halodule bermudensis is native to Bermuda and can be found in the states of Hamilton and St. George.
Halodule bermudensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halodule bermudensis?
Halodule bermudensis
What type of plant is Halodule bermudensis?
Seagrass
Where can Halodule bermudensis be found?
Tropical and subtropical coasts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans
Species in the Halodule genus
Species in the Cymodoceaceae family
Amphibolis antarctica, Amphibolis griffithii, Amphibolis antarctica, Cymodocea angustata, Cymodocea nodosa, Cymodocea rotundata, Halodule bermudensis, Halodule ciliata, Halodule emarginata, Halodule pinifolia, Halodule uninervis, Halodule wrightii, Halodule serratifolia, Syringodium filiforme, Syringodium isoetifolium, Thalassodendron pachyrhizum, Thalassodendron ciliatum, Thalassodendron leptocaule, Oceana serrulata,
References
Cornelis den Hartog (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartog' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:117123-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.