Halophila decipiens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decipiens
ID:
769991
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ostenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 24: 260 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769324
Common Names
- Halophila Decipiens
- Decipiens Halophila
- Halophila Decipiens Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Halophila decipiens (also called decipiens 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 decipiens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Halophila decipiens 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 decipiens 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 decipiens
Halophila decipiens is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
Halophila decipiens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halophila decipiens?
Halophila decipiens
What type of plant is Halophila decipiens?
Seagrass
Where can Halophila decipiens 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
Carl Hansen Ostenfeld (1873-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ostenf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431748-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.