Status:
valid
Authors:
Lour.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1790
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. : 121 (1790)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402739
Common Names
- Rotula aquatica
- Aquatic Rotula
- Aquatic Rotula Plant
Synonyms
- Rhabdia aquatica Kuntze [unknown]
- Rhabdia fluvialis Edgew. [unknown]
- Rhabdia lycioides Mart. [unknown]
- Rhabdia sericea Edgew. [unknown]
- Rotula lycioides (Mart.) I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
- Zombiana africana Baill. [unknown]
- Bourreria uniflora G.Don [unknown]
- Carmona lycioides G.Don [unknown]
- Carmona viminea G.Don [unknown]
- Ehretia aquatica (Lour.) Gottschling & Hilger [unknown]
- Ehretia cuneata Wight [unknown]
- Ehretia lycioides Wall. ex G.Don [unknown]
- Ehretia uniflora Roxb. [unknown]
- Ehretia viminea (G.Don) Wall. ex A.DC. [unknown]
- Ehretia viminea Wall. [unknown]
- Rhabdia viminea Dalzell ex Hook. [unknown]
Description
Rotula aquatica (also called Water Rotula, Water Rotula-grass, and Water Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with a cylindrical stem and long, thin leaves. It is native to Europe, and is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow water bodies.
Uses & Benefits
Rotula aquatica is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Rotula aquatica has small white flowers with 3 petals. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rotula aquatica is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Rotula aquatica
Rotula aquatica is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water.
Rotula aquatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rotula aquatica?
Rotula aquatica
Where is Rotula aquatica found?
It is found in wetland areas in Europe, Asia, and North America
What is the growth habit of Rotula aquatica?
It is an aquatic annual or perennial herb
Species in the Rotula genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,