Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cookii
ID:
404510

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.T.Joseph & Sivar.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 159: 143 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403842



Common Names

  • Rotala cookii
  • Cook's Rotala
  • Cook's Water-meadow


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Description

Rotala cookii (also called 'Cook's Rotala', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady places in the understory of forests, in grasslands, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Rotala cookii is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and gardens. It is also used as a food source for some aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rotala cookii has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rotala cookii is a species of aquatic plant that grows in shallow water or wet soil. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Rotala cookii

Rotala cookii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Rotala cookii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rotala cookii?

Rotala cookii

What is the common name of Rotala cookii?

Cook's Rotala

What is the family of Rotala cookii?

Lythraceae

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

V. V. Sivarajan (1944-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sivar.' in the authors string.
K.T. Joseph (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.T.Joseph' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936253-1: Based on the initial data import