Halodule wrightii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
769984
Status:
valid
Authors:
Asch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 1868: 19 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769317
Common Names
- Halodule Wrightii
- Wrightii Halodule
- Halodule Wrightii Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Halodule wrightii (also called Wright's 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 wrightii is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Halodule wrightii has small yellow flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Halodule wrightii 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 wrightii
Halodule wrightii is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
Halodule wrightii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halodule wrightii?
Halodule wrightii
What type of plant is Halodule wrightii?
Seagrass
Where can Halodule wrightii 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
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:602957-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.