Halophila hawaiiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hawaiiana
ID:
769995
Status:
valid
Authors:
Doty & B.C.Stone
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 18: 303 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769328
Common Names
- Halophila Hawaiiana
- Hawaiiana Halophila
- Halophila Hawaiiana Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Halophila hawaiiana (also called Hawaiian seagrass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrocharitaceae. It is an aquatic grass with long, thin leaves. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region, and it grows in shallow, sandy, and muddy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Halophila hawaiiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Halophila hawaiiana has small white flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Halophila hawaiiana 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 hawaiiana
Halophila hawaiiana is native to Hawaii and can be found in the waters of the Hawaiian Islands.
Halophila hawaiiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halophila hawaiiana?
Halophila hawaiiana
What type of plant is Halophila hawaiiana?
Seagrass
Where can Halophila hawaiiana be found?
Tropical and subtropical coasts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans
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
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.
Maxwell Stanford Doty (1916-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doty' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431751-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.