Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tulunadensis
ID:
1320196

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.S.Prasad, P.Biju, Raveendran & K.G.Bhat

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 30: 58 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332650



Common Names

  • Rotala Tulunadensis
  • Tulunadensis Rotala
  • Tulunadensis Orchid


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Description

Rotala tulunadensis (also called 'Tulunad Rotala', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has a creeping, branching stem. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are pink to purple in color. It grows in wet, open habitats such as marshes, meadows and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Rotala tulunadensis is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rotala tulunadensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rotala tulunadensis is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The plants can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Rotala tulunadensis

Rotala tulunadensis is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Rotala tulunadensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rotala tulunadensis?

Rotala tulunadensis

What are the common names of Rotala tulunadensis?

Tulunad Rotala, Tulunad Rotala Daisy

Where is Rotala tulunadensis native to?

India

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

K.G. Bhat (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.G.Bhat' in the authors string.
Punnakot Biju (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Biju' in the authors string.
Karuvankoodelu Subrahmanya Prasad (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.S.Prasad' in the authors string.
Kalathil Raveendran (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raveendran' in the authors string.