Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cirrhosa
ID:
734370

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Petagna) Grande

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bull. Orto Bot. Regia Univ. Napoli 5: 58. 1918

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733703



Common Names

  • Ruppia cirrhosa
  • Cirrhosa Ruppia
  • Ruppia


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Description

Ruppia cirrhosa (also called Curly Ruppia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Ruppiaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in shallow, brackish water. It is an aquatic plant with long, thin, thread-like leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ruppia cirrhosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in wet areas and is tolerant of shallow water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruppia cirrhosa has small, white flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruppia cirrhosa is a hardy aquatic perennial that is native to temperate and tropical regions. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade in shallow water. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Ruppia cirrhosa

Ruppia cirrhosa is native to tropical Africa, where it grows in shallow, brackish water.

Ruppia cirrhosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruppia cirrhosa?

Ruppia cirrhosa

What type of plant is Ruppia cirrhosa?

It is an aquatic plant

What is the natural habitat of Ruppia cirrhosa?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

References

Loreto Grande (1878-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grande' in the authors string.
Vincenzo Petagna (1730-1810): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petagna' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:699838-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.