Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) Planch. ex Thwaites
Source:
wcs
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 332 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770620
Common Names
- Octandrous Blyxa
- Blyxa octandra
- Octandrous Blyxa Grass
Description
Blyxa octandra (also called Eight-Stamen Blyxa, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia. It has bright green, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers with eight stamens. It grows in shallow water or on the edges of ponds and streams, and prefers a nutrient-rich substrate.
Uses & Benefits
Blyxa octandra is used as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blyxa octandra has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blyxa octandra is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance aquatic plant. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by planting the seeds. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and plenty of light. It should be planted in groups of at least 3-5 plants for a more natural look.
Where to Find Blyxa octandra
Blyxa octandra is native to Southeast Asia.
Blyxa octandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blyxa octandra?
Blyxa octandra
What is the growth rate of Blyxa octandra?
Blyxa octandra has a slow to medium growth rate.
What is the ideal water temperature for Blyxa octandra?
Blyxa octandra prefers a water temperature between 72-82°F (22-28°C).
Species in the Blyxa genus
Blyxa aubertii,
Blyxa echinosperma,
Blyxa hexandra,
Blyxa japonica,
Blyxa javanica,
Blyxa leiosperma,
Blyxa novoguineensis,
Blyxa octandra,
Blyxa quadricostata,
Blyxa radicans,
Blyxa senegalensis,
Blyxa vietii,
Blyxa kasaragodensis,
Blyxa mangalensis,
Species in the Hydrocharitaceae family
Appertiella hexandra,
Blyxa aubertii,
Blyxa echinosperma,
Blyxa hexandra,
Blyxa japonica,
Blyxa javanica,
Blyxa leiosperma,
Blyxa novoguineensis,
Blyxa octandra,
Blyxa quadricostata,
Blyxa radicans,
Blyxa senegalensis,
Blyxa vietii,
Blyxa kasaragodensis,
Blyxa mangalensis,
Elodea canadensis,
Elodea bifoliata,
Elodea callitrichoides,
Elodea canadensis,
Elodea densa,
Elodea granatensis,
Elodea naias,
Elodea nuttallii,
Elodea potamogeton,
Elodea granatensis,
Elodea heterostemon,
Enhalus acoroides,
Halophila australis,
Halophila baillonis,
Halophila beccarii,
Halophila decipiens,
Halophila engelmannii,
Halophila hawaiiana,
Halophila major,
Halophila minor,
Halophila ovalis,
Halophila spinulosa,
Halophila stipulacea,
Halophila tricostata,
Halophila capricorni,
Halophila mikii,
Halophila nipponica,
Halophila okinawensis,
Halophila sulawesii,
Halophila madagascariensis,
Halophila spinulosa,
Hydrilla verticillata,
Hydrocharis chevalieri,
Hydrocharis dubia,
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae,