Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
verdickii
ID:
770337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 4, 1: 171 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769670



Common Names

  • Ottelia verdickii
  • Verdick's Water Bells
  • Verdick's Water Velvet


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Description

Ottelia verdickii (also called Verdick's Ottelia, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and China. It grows in shallow water and is found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. It has oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Ottelia verdickii 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 verdickii 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 verdickii 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 verdickii

Ottelia verdickii is native to India and can be found in moist grasslands and swamps.

Ottelia verdickii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ottelia verdickii?

Ottelia verdickii

What is the common name of Ottelia verdickii?

Verdick's Ottelia

What is the natural habitat of Ottelia verdickii?

Ottelia verdickii is found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow waters in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

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

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' 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:431905-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.