Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cheruchakkiensis
ID:
1330638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Anto, Devikrishna, Pulickal, C.D.Varghese & I.Antony

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Int. J. Advanced Res. 2: 532 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343092



Common Names

  • Rotala cheruchakkiensis
  • Cheruchakkiensis Rotala
  • Rotala Plant


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Description

Rotala cheruchakkiensis (also called 'Cheruchakki Rotala', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rotala cheruchakkiensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rotala cheruchakkiensis is a yellow or orange-coloured labellum with a white or cream-coloured centre. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rotala cheruchakkiensis is a hardy evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The plant can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Rotala cheruchakkiensis

Rotala cheruchakkiensis can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Rotala cheruchakkiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rotala cheruchakkiensis?

Rotala cheruchakkiensis

What is the common name of Rotala cheruchakkiensis?

Cheruchakki Rotala

What is the natural habitat of Rotala cheruchakkiensis?

Marshy areas

Species in the Rotala genus

Rotala cookii, Rotala thymoides, Rotala tripartita, Rotala vasudevanii, Rotala verdcourtii, Rotala tenella, Rotala welwitschii, Rotala verticillaris, Rotala stipulata, Rotala rubra, Rotala serpiculoides, Rotala serpyllifolia, Rotala simpliciuscula, Rotala smithii, Rotala stagnina, Rotala tenuis, Rotala stuhlmannii, Rotala subrotunda, Rotala gerardii, Rotala filiformis, Rotala fimbriata, Rotala floribunda, Rotala fluitans, Rotala longistyla, Rotala fysonii, Rotala gossweileri, Rotala fontinalis, Rotala cordipetala, Rotala elatinoides, Rotala diandra, Rotala lucalensis, Rotala ritchiei, Rotala pterocalyx, Rotala ramosior, Rotala myriophylloides, Rotala macrandra, Rotala malabarica, Rotala malampuzhensis, Rotala mexicana, Rotala nummularia, Rotala occultiflora, Rotala milne-redheadii, Rotala hippuris, Rotala illecebroides, Rotala indica, Rotala andamanensis, Rotala capensis, Rotala belgaumensis, Rotala halophila, Rotala dinteri,

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,

References

P.V. Anto: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anto' in the authors string.
Ignatius Antony: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Antony' in the authors string.
Devikrishna C.S.: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devikrishna' in the authors string.
Jacob Abraham Pulickal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pulickal' in the authors string.
C. D. Varghese: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Varghese' in the authors string.