Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
770002

Status:
valid

Authors:
Doty & B.C.Stone

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Taxon 16: 417 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769335

Common Names

  • Halophila madagascariensis
  • Madagascar Seagrass
  • Tropical Seagrass

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Description

Halophila madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Seagrass, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant native to the Indo-Pacific region. It has small green leaves that grow in a rosette pattern. It typically grows in shallow, sheltered areas of coral reefs and seagrass beds.

Uses & Benefits

Halophila madagascariensis 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 madagascariensis 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 madagascariensis 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 madagascariensis

Halophila madagascariensis can be found in the Indian Ocean.

Halophila madagascariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Halophila madagascariensis?

Halophila madagascariensis

What type of plant is Halophila madagascariensis?

Seagrass

Where can Halophila madagascariensis be found?

Tropical and subtropical coasts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans

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:431758-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.