Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinensis
ID:
1328250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Shuo Yu & Hartog

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Aquatic Bot. 119: 69 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340704

Common Names

  • Chinese Ruppia
  • Ruppia
  • Ruppia Sinensis

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Description

Ruppia sinensis (also called Ruppia sinensis, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to China. It has a rosette of leaves that are green and lanceolate with a toothed margin. It is found in shallow freshwater habitats, such as ponds and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Ruppia sinensis is used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals. It is also used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruppia sinensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruppia sinensis is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. They should be kept in a warm and humid environment with temperatures between 18-25°C. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Ruppia sinensis

Ruppia sinensis is native to China and can be found in the Yangtze River.

References

Cornelis den Hartog (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartog' in the authors string.
Shuo Yu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shuo Yu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142903-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.