Ottelia balansae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
770277
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gagnep.) Dandy
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 72: 137 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769610
Common Names
- Balansa's Ottelia
- Balansa's Waterlily
- Balansa's Oligolobos
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ottelia balansae (also called Balans Water-lily, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Africa. It has large, floating leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It typically grows in shallow water, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ottelia balansae is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ottelia balansae has small, white flowers and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Ottelia balansae can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist soil and partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F). It can be grown in pots or in the ground.
Where to Find Ottelia balansae
Ottelia balansae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Ottelia balansae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ottelia balansae?
Ottelia balansae
What type of plant is Ottelia balansae?
Aquatic plant
What is the natural habitat of Ottelia balansae?
Freshwater wetlands
Species in the Ottelia genus
Ottelia acuminata, Ottelia alismoides, Ottelia balansae, Ottelia brachyphylla, Ottelia brasiliensis, Ottelia cordata, Ottelia cylindrica, Ottelia emersa, Ottelia exserta, Ottelia fischeri, Ottelia kunenensis, Ottelia mesenterium, Ottelia muricata, Ottelia obtusifolia, Ottelia ovalifolia, Ottelia scabra, Ottelia ulvifolia, Ottelia verdickii, Ottelia lisowskii, Ottelia profundecordata, Ottelia guanyangensis, Ottelia fengshanensis,
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
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431851-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.