Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malampuzhensis
ID:
404977

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.V.Nair ex C.D.K.Cook

Source:
ksu

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Boissiera 29: 98 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404309



Common Names

  • Rotala Malampuzhensis
  • Malampuzhensis Rotala
  • Rotala Malampuzhensis Red


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Description

Rotala malampuzhensis (also called Malampuzha Rotala, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has an upright growth habit, with small, 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 malampuzhensis is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds, as it provides a natural look and helps to oxygenate the water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rotala malampuzhensis 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 malampuzhensis

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

Rotala malampuzhensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rotala malampuzhensis?

Rotala malampuzhensis

What are the ideal water parameters for Rotala malampuzhensis?

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

What is the ideal lighting for Rotala malampuzhensis?

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,

References

R.Vasudevan Nair: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.V.Nair' in the authors string.
Christopher David Kentish Cook (1933-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.K.Cook' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554199-1: Based on the initial data import