Ottelia scabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabra
ID:
770329
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 29: 151 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769662
Common Names
- Ottelia scabra
- Water Velvet
- Water Bells
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ottelia scabra (also called Rough Water-shield, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant with round, floating leaves. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea and is found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ottelia scabra is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ottelia scabra 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 scabra is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, fertile soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels and can tolerate some drought. It is best grown in containers or in shallow water.
Where to Find Ottelia scabra
Ottelia scabra can be found in wetlands, shallow ponds, and slow-moving streams in temperate regions of Asia.
Ottelia scabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ottelia scabra?
Ottelia scabra
What is the common name of Ottelia scabra?
Rough Ottelia
What is the natural habitat of Ottelia scabra?
Ottelia scabra is found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow waters in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia
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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431895-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.