Halophila okinawensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
okinawensis
ID:
809478
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Kuo
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 57: 144 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808812
Common Names
- Okinawensis Halophila
- Halophila Okinawensis
- Halophila okinawensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Halophila okinawensis (also called Okinawa Seagrass, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant with small green flowers. It is native to the Pacific Ocean and is found in shallow coastal waters.
Uses & Benefits
Halophila okinawensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Halophila okinawensis has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Halophila okinawensis is a species of seagrass native to the Indo-Pacific region. It is a marine plant that grows in shallow waters at depths of up to 10 m. It can be propagated by seed or by rhizome division. To cultivate, it should be grown in a medium that is well-draining and contains plenty of organic matter. It should be kept in a warm and humid environment with bright, indirect light. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Halophila okinawensis
Halophila okinawensis can be found in the coastal waters of Japan, Korea, and China.
Halophila okinawensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halophila okinawensis?
Halophila okinawensis
What is the common name of Halophila okinawensis?
Okinawan Seagrass
What type of plant is Halophila okinawensis?
Seagrass
Species in the Halophila genus
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,
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
John Kuo (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Kuo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77076930-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.