Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrandra
ID:
404974

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koehne

Source:
ksu

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 1: 176 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404306



Common Names

  • Rotala Macrandra
  • Macrandra Rotala
  • Rotala Macrandra Red


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Synonyms

  • Rotala rotundifolia macrandra (Koehne) M.R.Almeida [unknown]

Description

Rotala macrandra (also called Giant Rotala, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia. It has an upright growth habit, with large, oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in whorls. It prefers to grow in shallow, still water, such as ponds, marshes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rotala macrandra 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 macrandra

Rotala macrandra is found in wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Rotala macrandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rotala macrandra?

Rotala macrandra

What are the ideal water parameters for Rotala macrandra?

pH 6.0-7.5, GH 4-8, KH 1-5, temperature 22-28°C

What is the ideal lighting for Rotala macrandra?

Moderate to high lighting

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,