Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
letouzeyana
ID:
1284077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bamps

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 11: 389 (1989 publ. 1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283415



Common Names

  • Rotala letouzeyana
  • Letouzey's Rotala
  • Letouzeyana Rotala


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Description

Rotala letouzeyana (also called Letouzey's rotala, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a sprawling habit. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rotala letouzeyana is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds. It is also used to oxygenate the water and provide shade for fish.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rotala letouzeyana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with light green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rotala letouzeyana is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a light, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Rotala letouzeyana

Rotala letouzeyana can be found in Southeast Asia.

Rotala letouzeyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rotala letouzeyana?

Rotala letouzeyana

What are the common names of Rotala letouzeyana?

Common names of Rotala letouzeyana include Letouzey's rotala and Letouzey's rotala.

What is the natural habitat of Rotala letouzeyana?

Rotala letouzeyana is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in wet, 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,