Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
pohlii
ID:
403409

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuhlm.) E.F.Guim. & Mautone

Source:
ksu

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Biol. 49: 65 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402741

Common Names

  • Rotula pohlii
  • Pohl's Rotula
  • Pohl's Rotula Plant

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Synonyms

  • Rhabdia pohlii Kuhlm. [unknown]

Description

Rotula pohlii (also called Pohl's Rotula, Pohl's Rotula-grass, and Pohl's Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with a cylindrical stem and long, thin leaves. It is native to Europe, and is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow water bodies.

Uses & Benefits

Rotula pohlii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Rotula pohlii has small white flowers with 3 petals. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rotula pohlii is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Rotula pohlii

Rotula pohlii is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water.

Rotula pohlii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rotula pohlii?

Rotula pohlii

Where is Rotula pohlii found?

It is found in wetland areas in Europe, Asia, and North America

What is the growth habit of Rotula pohlii?

It is an aquatic annual or perennial herb

Species in the Rotula genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

João Geraldo Kuhlmann (1882-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhlm.' in the authors string.
Elsie Franklin Guimarães (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Guim.' in the authors string.
Luciana Mautone (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mautone' in the authors string.