Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
muricata
ID:
770321

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.H.Wright) Dandy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769654



Common Names

  • Ottelia Muricata
  • Spiny Water-Lily
  • Spiny Ottelia


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Description

Ottelia muricata (also called Spiny 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 muricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used to treat various skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ottelia muricata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ottelia muricata is an aquatic plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in shallow water or in moist soil in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a nutrient-rich soil and should be fertilized regularly. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Ottelia muricata

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

Ottelia muricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ottelia muricata?

Ottelia muricata

What is the common name of Ottelia muricata?

Rugose Ottelia

What is the natural habitat of Ottelia muricata?

Ottelia muricata is found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow waters in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia

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.
Charles Henry Wright (1864-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Wright' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431888-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.