Halophila australis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
769986
Status:
valid
Authors:
Doty & B.C.Stone
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 18: 306 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769319
Common Names
- Halophila Australis
- Australis Halophila
- Halophila Australis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Halophila australis (also called Australian seagrass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrocharitaceae. 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
Halophila australis is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Halophila australis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Halophila australis is a small, perennial seagrass that is found in tropical and subtropical waters. It is propagated by seed or by vegetative propagation. Seeds should be sown in a sandy substrate and kept moist. Vegetative propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes and planting them in a sandy substrate. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Halophila australis
Halophila australis is native to Australia and can be found in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef.
Halophila australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halophila australis?
Halophila australis
What type of plant is Halophila australis?
Seagrass
Where can Halophila australis be found?
Tropical and subtropical coasts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans
Species in the Halophila genus
Halophila australis, Halophila baillonis, Halophila beccarii, Halophila decipiens, Halophila engelmannii, Halophila hawaiiana, Halophila major, Halophila minor, Halophila ovalis, Halophila spinulosa, Halophila stipulacea, Halophila tricostata, Halophila capricorni, Halophila mikii, Halophila nipponica, Halophila okinawensis, Halophila sulawesii, Halophila madagascariensis, Halophila spinulosa,
Species in the Hydrocharitaceae family
Appertiella hexandra, Blyxa aubertii, Blyxa echinosperma, Blyxa hexandra, Blyxa japonica, Blyxa javanica, Blyxa leiosperma, Blyxa novoguineensis, Blyxa octandra, Blyxa quadricostata, Blyxa radicans, Blyxa senegalensis, Blyxa vietii, Blyxa kasaragodensis, Blyxa mangalensis, Elodea canadensis, Elodea bifoliata, Elodea callitrichoides, Elodea canadensis, Elodea densa, Elodea granatensis, Elodea naias, Elodea nuttallii, Elodea potamogeton, Elodea granatensis, Elodea heterostemon, Enhalus acoroides, Halophila australis, Halophila baillonis, Halophila beccarii, Halophila decipiens, Halophila engelmannii, Halophila hawaiiana, Halophila major, Halophila minor, Halophila ovalis, Halophila spinulosa, Halophila stipulacea, Halophila tricostata, Halophila capricorni, Halophila mikii, Halophila nipponica, Halophila okinawensis, Halophila sulawesii, Halophila madagascariensis, Halophila spinulosa, Hydrilla verticillata, Hydrocharis chevalieri, Hydrocharis dubia, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae,
References
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.
Maxwell Stanford Doty (1916-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doty' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431743-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.