Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
spinulosa
ID:
770010

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Asch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Anl. Wiss. Beobacht. Reisen : 368 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769343

Common Names

  • Halophila spinulosa
  • Spiny Seagrass
  • Tropical Seagrass

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Description

Halophila spinulosa (also called Spiny seagrass, among many other common names) is a species of seagrass native to the Indian Ocean, the western Pacific Ocean, and the western Atlantic Ocean. It has a small, round leaf with a short stem and grows in shallow waters. It is found in intertidal and subtidal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Halophila spinulosa is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Halophila spinulosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Halophila spinulosa 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 spinulosa

Halophila spinulosa can be found in the shallow waters of the Indian Ocean.

Halophila spinulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Halophila spinulosa?

Halophila spinulosa

What is the common name of Halophila spinulosa?

Spiny Seagrass

What is the natural habitat of Halophila spinulosa?

Halophila spinulosa is found in shallow coastal waters in the Indo-Pacific region

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' 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:431763-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.