Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smithii
ID:
404908

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Fern. & Diniz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 31: 154 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404240



Common Names

  • Rotala Smithii
  • Smith's Rotala
  • Smith's Water-meadow


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Description

Rotala smithii (also called Smith's 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 smithii 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 smithii 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 smithii is a fast-growing stem plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers medium to high light and soft to medium hard water. It can be propagated by cutting the stems and replanting them in the substrate. It can also be propagated by planting the cuttings in a separate container with nutrient-rich substrate.

Where to Find Rotala smithii

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

Rotala smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rotala smithii?

Rotala smithii

What is the common name of Rotala smithii?

Smith's Rotala

What is the natural habitat of Rotala smithii?

Marshes, ponds, and streams

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-2425172: Based on the initial data import
Abílio Fernandes (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fern.' in the authors string.
Manuel (de) Assunção Diniz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diniz' in the authors string.