Ottelia guanyangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guanyangensis
ID:
1519322
Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.Z.Li, Q.F.Wang & S.Wu
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 361: 299 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000006094
Common Names
- Ottelia guanyangensis
- Guanyangensis Ottelia
- Ottelia Guanyangensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ottelia guanyangensis (also called Guanyangensis, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant, usually reaching up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil, and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ottelia guanyangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ottelia guanyangensis is white and bell-shaped with six petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ottelia guanyangensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Ottelia guanyangensis
Ottelia guanyangensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ottelia guanyangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ottelia guanyangensis?
Ottelia guanyangensis
What is the common name of Ottelia guanyangensis?
Guanyang Ottelia
What is the natural habitat of Ottelia guanyangensis?
Tropical rainforest
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77187252-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.