Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Fl. Tasman. 2: 45 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769338
Common Names
- Halophila ovalis
- Oval Seagrass
- Tropical Seagrass
Description
Halophila ovalis (also called Oval seagrass, among many other common names) is a species of seagrass native to the Indian Ocean, the western Pacific Ocean, and the western Atlantic Ocean. It has an oval-shaped leaf with a short stem and grows in shallow waters. It is found in intertidal and subtidal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Halophila ovalis is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Halophila ovalis sub. linearis (Hartog) Hartog
Halophila ovalis sub. ovalis
Halophila ovalis sub. bullosa (Setch.) Hartog
Halophila ovalis sub. ramamurthiana K.Ravik. & R.Ganesan
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Halophila ovalis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Halophila ovalis 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 ovalis
Halophila ovalis can be found in the Mediterranean Sea.
Halophila ovalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halophila ovalis?
Halophila ovalis
What is the common name of Halophila ovalis?
Oval Seagrass
What is the natural habitat of Halophila ovalis?
Halophila ovalis is found in shallow coastal waters in the Indo-Pacific region
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,