Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
522156

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. ed. 1832 , 2: 111 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521488



Common Names

  • Rotundifolia Aegialitis
  • Round-leaf Aegialitis
  • Round-leaf Sea Oats


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Synonyms

  • Aegialinites rotundifolius C.Presl [unknown]
  • Aegialitis annulata Kurz [unknown]

Description

Aegialitis rotundifolia (also called Round-leaved Sandpiper, among many other common names) is a shorebird native to the eastern United States. It has small, white, round-shaped feathers and is found in coastal areas and mudflats.

Uses & Benefits

Aegialitis rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegialitis rotundifolia has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegialitis rotundifolia is a tropical plant native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division is best done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Aegialitis rotundifolia

Aegialitis rotundifolia can be found in coastal habitats in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida.

Aegialitis rotundifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegialitis rotundifolia?

Aegialitis rotundifolia

What is the common name of Aegialitis rotundifolia?

Round-leaved Aegialitis

What is the habitat of Aegialitis rotundifolia?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods

Species in the Aegialitis genus

Species in the Plumbaginaceae family

Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,

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