Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
fischeri
ID:
770302

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gürke) Dandy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 72: 137 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769635



Common Names

  • Ottelia Fischeri
  • Fischer's Water-Lily
  • Fischer's Ottelia


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Description

Ottelia fischeri (also called Fischer's 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 fischeri is an ornamental plant, often used in aquariums and ponds for its attractive foliage. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ottelia fischeri has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ottelia esquirolii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It should be planted in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Ottelia fischeri

Ottelia fischeri is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in shallow, slow-moving waters.

Ottelia fischeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ottelia fischeri?

Ottelia fischeri

What is the common name of Ottelia fischeri?

Fischer's Ottelia

What is the natural habitat of Ottelia fischeri?

It is found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow ponds in tropical and subtropical regions

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:431871-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.