Ruppia brevipedunculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevipedunculata
ID:
1328249
Status:
valid
Authors:
Shuo Yu & Hartog
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Aquatic Bot. 119: 67 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340703
Common Names
- Short-peduncled Ruppia
- Ruppia
- Ruppia Brevipedunculata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruppia brevipedunculata (also called Ruppia brevipedunculata, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to China. It has a rosette of leaves that are green and ovate with a serrated margin. It is found in shallow freshwater habitats, such as ponds and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Ruppia brevipedunculata is used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals. It is also used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruppia brevipedunculata has small, white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Ruppia brevipedunculata is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. They should be kept in a warm and humid environment with temperatures between 18-25°C. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Ruppia brevipedunculata
Ruppia brevipedunculata is native to China and can be found in the Yangtze River.
Species in the Ruppia genus
Species in the Ruppiaceae family
References
Cornelis den Hartog (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartog' in the authors string.
Shuo Yu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shuo Yu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142902-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.