Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hartog) Hartog
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 309 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769310
Common Names
- Halodule Ciliata
- Ciliata Halodule
- Halodule Ciliata Plant
Description
Halodule ciliata (also called ciliate 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 Indo-Pacific region, and it grows in shallow, sandy, and muddy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Halodule ciliata is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Halodule ciliata has small yellow flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Halodule ciliata 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 ciliata
Halodule ciliata is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
Halodule ciliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halodule ciliata?
Halodule ciliata
What type of plant is Halodule ciliata?
Seagrass
Where can Halodule ciliata 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,