Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
1242866

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koehne

Source:
tro

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 1: 154 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242204



Common Names

  • Wallichii Rotala
  • Rotala Wallichii
  • Wallich's Rotala


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Description

Rotala wallichii (also called Wallich's Rotala, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to Taiwan, and is typically found in grasslands, shrublands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rotala wallichii is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rotala wallichii are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Rotala wallichii: This species is easy to propagate by cuttings. It can also be propagated by division. It is best grown in a nutrient-rich substrate with a pH of 5.5-7.5. It prefers a temperature range of 18-26°C and a light intensity of 0.3-0.5 watts per litre. It is best grown in an aquarium with plenty of surface agitation.

Where to Find Rotala wallichii

Rotala wallichii is native to India and can be found in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Rotala wallichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rotala wallichii?

Rotala wallichii

What type of plant is Rotala wallichii?

Rotala wallichii is a flowering plant species.

Where is Rotala wallichii found?

Rotala wallichii is found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

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,