Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
brachyphylla
ID:
770282

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gürke) Dandy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 72: 138 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769615



Common Names

  • Brachyphylla Ottelia
  • Brachyphylla Waterlily
  • Brachyphylla Nechamandra


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Description

Ottelia brachyphylla (also called Short-leaved 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 brachyphylla 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 brachyphylla has small, white flowers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings that are initially reddish-purple.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ottelia brachyphylla 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 brachyphylla

Ottelia brachyphylla can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Ottelia brachyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ottelia brachyphylla?

Ottelia brachyphylla

What type of plant is Ottelia brachyphylla?

Aquatic plant

What is the natural habitat of Ottelia brachyphylla?

Freshwater wetlands

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

James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431856-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.