Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
baillonis
ID:
769987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Asch. ex Dickie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 14: 317 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769320

Common Names

  • Halophila Baillonis
  • Baillonis Halophila
  • Halophila Baillonis Plant

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Description

Halophila baillonis (also called Baillon's seagrass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrocharitaceae. It is an aquatic grass with long, thin leaves. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region, and it grows in shallow, sandy, and muddy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Halophila baillonis is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Halophila baillonis has small white flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Halophila baillonis is a small, perennial seagrass that is found in tropical and subtropical waters. It is propagated by seed or by vegetative propagation. Seeds should be sown in a sandy substrate and kept moist. Vegetative propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes and planting them in a sandy substrate. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Halophila baillonis

Halophila baillonis is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

Halophila baillonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Halophila baillonis?

Halophila baillonis

What type of plant is Halophila baillonis?

Seagrass

Where can Halophila baillonis be found?

Tropical and subtropical coasts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans

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