Halodule uninervis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uninervis
ID:
769983
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Forssk.) Boiss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 5: 24 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769316
Common Names
- Halodule Uninervis
- Uninervis Halodule
- Halodule Uninervis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Halodule uninervis (also called single-veined 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 uninervis is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Halodule uninervis 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 uninervis 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 uninervis
Halodule uninervis is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
Halodule uninervis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halodule uninervis?
Halodule uninervis
What type of plant is Halodule uninervis?
Seagrass
Where can Halodule uninervis 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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:602956-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.