Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
quadricostata
ID:
771289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hartog

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Blumea 21: 185 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770622

Common Names

  • Four-ribbed Blyxa
  • Blyxa quadricostata
  • Four-ribbed Blyxa Grass

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Description

Blyxa quadricostata (also called Four-Ribbed 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 four ribs. It grows in shallow water or on the edges of ponds and streams, and prefers a nutrient-rich substrate.

Uses & Benefits

Blyxa quadricostata is used as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blyxa quadricostata has small white flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blyxa quadricostata 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 quadricostata

Blyxa quadricostata is native to Southeast Asia.

Blyxa quadricostata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blyxa quadricostata?

Blyxa quadricostata

What is the growth rate of Blyxa quadricostata?

Blyxa quadricostata has a slow to medium growth rate.

What is the ideal water temperature for Blyxa quadricostata?

Blyxa quadricostata prefers a water temperature between 72-82°F (22-28°C).

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,

References

Cornelis den Hartog (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartog' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431640-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.