Ottelia kunenensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kunenensis
ID:
770311
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gürke) Dandy
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 72: 137 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769644
Common Names
- Ottelia Kunenensis
- Kunene Water-Lily
- Kunene Ottelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ottelia kunenensis (also called Kunene Waterlily, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is found in shallow water, ponds, and lakes. It has large, round, bright green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are fragrant and bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Ottelia kunenensis 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
The flowers of Ottelia kunenensis are white or pale pink, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ottelia kunenensis is a semi-aquatic plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a container filled with soil and water, and the plant should be kept in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist, and the water should be changed regularly.
Where to Find Ottelia kunenensis
Ottelia kunenensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in shallow, slow-moving waters.
Ottelia kunenensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ottelia kunenensis?
Ottelia kunenensis
What is the common name of Ottelia kunenensis?
Kunene Ottelia
What is the natural habitat of Ottelia kunenensis?
It is found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow ponds in tropical and subtropical regions
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
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:431879-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.