Halodule pinifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinifolia
ID:
769981
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miki) Hartog
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 309 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769314
Common Names
- Halodule Pinifolia
- Pinifolia Halodule
- Halodule Pinifolia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Halodule pinifolia (also called pineleaf 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 pinifolia is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Halodule pinifolia 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 pinifolia 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 pinifolia
Halodule pinifolia is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
Halodule pinifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halodule pinifolia?
Halodule pinifolia
What type of plant is Halodule pinifolia?
Seagrass
Where can Halodule pinifolia 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.
Shigeru Miki (1901-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miki' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:602955-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.