Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
404898

Status:
valid

Authors:
Exell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 30: 70 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404230



Common Names

  • Rotala Welwitschii
  • Welwitsch's Rotala
  • Welwitsch's Water-meadow


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Description

Rotala welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's Rotala, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant of the Lythraceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in shallow, slow-moving water.

Uses & Benefits

Rotala welwitschii 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 welwitschii 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 welwitschii is a species of aquatic plant that grows in shallow water or wet soil. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Rotala welwitschii

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

Rotala welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rotala welwitschii?

Rotala welwitschii

What type of plant is Rotala welwitschii?

Aquatic plant

What is the growth rate of Rotala welwitschii?

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,

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