Halophila tricostata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tricostata
ID:
770012
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Greenway
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Aquatic Bot. 7: 68 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769345
Common Names
- Halophila tricostata
- Three-ribbed Seagrass
- Tropical Seagrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Halophila tricostata (also called Three-ribbed 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 three ribs and grows in shallow waters. It is found in intertidal and subtidal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Halophila tricostata 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 tricostata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Halophila tricostata 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 tricostata
Halophila tricostata can be found in the shallow waters of the Indian Ocean.
Halophila tricostata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halophila tricostata?
Halophila tricostata
What is the common name of Halophila tricostata?
Three-ribbed Seagrass
What is the natural habitat of Halophila tricostata?
Halophila tricostata is found in shallow coastal waters in the Indo-Pacific region
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
Margaret Greenway: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Greenway' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431765-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.