Cymodocea rotundata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundata
ID:
765552
Status:
valid
Authors:
Asch. & Schweinf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 1870: 84 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764885
Common Names
- Cymodocea rotundata
- Round-leaved Seagrass
- Tropical Seagrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cymodocea rotundata (also called Round Seagrass, among many other common names) is a species of seagrass found in shallow coastal waters of the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in dense meadows. It is found in shallow waters, usually in depths of less than 5 m.
Uses & Benefits
Cymodocea rotundata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cymodocea rotundata is small, white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, long and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cymodocea rotundata is a small, perennial aquatic plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in shallow, still waters. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Cymodocea rotundata
Cymodocea rotundata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Cymodocea rotundata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cymodocea rotundata?
Cymodocea rotundata
What is the common name of Cymodocea rotundata?
Cymodocea
What is the family of Cymodocea rotundata?
Cymodoceaceae
Species in the Cymodocea genus
Species in the Cymodoceaceae family
Amphibolis antarctica, Amphibolis griffithii, Amphibolis antarctica, Cymodocea angustata, Cymodocea nodosa, Cymodocea rotundata, Halodule bermudensis, Halodule ciliata, Halodule emarginata, Halodule pinifolia, Halodule uninervis, Halodule wrightii, Halodule serratifolia, Syringodium filiforme, Syringodium isoetifolium, Thalassodendron pachyrhizum, Thalassodendron ciliatum, Thalassodendron leptocaule, Oceana serrulata,
References
Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:602937-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.