Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
404903

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don) H.Hara

Source:
ksu

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 52: 197 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404235



Common Names

  • Rotala Rubra
  • Red Rotala
  • Red Water-meadow


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Description

Rotala rubra (also called Red Rotala, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to a height of 0.3 m. It is native to Asia and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Rotala rubra is a popular plant for aquariums and ponds. It is a fast-growing plant that can help to keep the water clean by absorbing nutrients and providing oxygen. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens, as it is a low-maintenance plant that can tolerate a range of soil conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rotala rubra flowers are small and white, with a single pistil and five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are light green with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rotala rubra is a fast-growing, aquatic perennial native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a nutrient-rich substrate and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger containers or into the pond.

Where to Find Rotala rubra

Rotala rubra is native to tropical regions of Asia and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas.

Rotala rubra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rotala rubra?

Rotala rubra

What type of plant is Rotala rubra?

Aquatic plant

What is the growth rate of Rotala rubra?

Fast

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554227-1: Based on the initial data import