Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
404978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 67 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404310



Common Names

  • Rotala Mexicana
  • Mexicana Rotala
  • Rotala Mexicana Red


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Synonyms

  • Rotala diglossandra Koehne [unknown]
  • Rotala pusilla Tul. [unknown]
  • Rotala apetala F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Rotala verticillaris spruceana (Benth.) Hiern in Oliv. [unknown]
  • Rotala mexicana spruceana (Benth.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Rotala mexicana apetala (F.Muell.) Lourteig [unknown]
  • Ammannia littorea Miq. [unknown]
  • Ammannia mexicana Baill. [unknown]
  • Ammannia pygmaea Kurz [unknown]
  • Ammannia rotala F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Hoshiarpuria minutiflora Hajra, P.Daniel & Philcox [unknown]
  • Hypobrichia spruceana Benth. ex Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Hypobrichia spruceana tenuifolia Griseb. [unknown]
  • Rotala mexicana spruceana (Hiern) Koehne [unknown]
  • Rotala mexicana hierniana Koehne [unknown]
  • Rotala mexicana pusilla (Tul.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Rotala mexicana typica Koehne [unknown]
  • Rotala mexicana major Koehne [unknown]
  • Rotala mexicana media Koehne [unknown]
  • Rotala mexicana minima Koehne [unknown]
  • Rotala mexicana chamissoana Koehne [unknown]
  • Rotala pygmaea (Kurz) Rajagopal & Ramayya [unknown]
  • Rotala diglossa Koehne [unknown]
  • Rotala longibracteolata Domin [unknown]
  • Rotala rosea (Poir.) C.D.K.Cook ex H.Hara [unknown]
  • Rotala littorea (Miq.) Nakai [unknown]

Description

Rotala mexicana (also called Mexican Water-thyme, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is a small, perennial herb with thin, thread-like leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in shallow water or wet soil in ponds, marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rotala mexicana 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 mexicana has small, pink flowers with a single, small, black seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, thin stem with small, pink flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rotala mexicana 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 mexicana

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

Rotala mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rotala mexicana?

Rotala mexicana

What are the ideal water parameters for Rotala mexicana?

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

What is the ideal lighting for Rotala mexicana?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2425269: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.