Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diandra
ID:
404959

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Trans. Philos. Soc. New South Wales 14: 89 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404291



Common Names

  • Rotala Diandra
  • Diandra Rotala
  • Rotala Diandra Red


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Description

Rotala diandra (also called Two-flowered Rotala, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows in shallow, still water, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Rotala diandra is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and aquariums. It is also used to help reduce algae growth and as a natural filter for aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rotala diandra has small, white flowers and tiny, black seeds. Its seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rotala diandra is a stem plant that is easy to propagate by cutting the stems and replanting them. It prefers medium to high light and nutrient-rich substrate. It can be grown in a variety of aquariums, from low-tech to high-tech.

Where to Find Rotala diandra

Rotala diandra is native to South and Southeast Asia. It can be found in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water, such as ponds and lakes.

Rotala diandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rotala diandra?

Rotala diandra

What is the common name of Rotala diandra?

Diandra Rotala

What is the natural habitat of Rotala diandra?

Marshes, ponds, and other wetland habitats

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,