Halophila nipponica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nipponica
ID:
809477
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Kuo
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 57: 141 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808811
Common Names
- Nipponica Halophila
- Halophila Nipponica
- Halophila nipponica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Halophila nipponica (also called Nippon Seagrass, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant with small green flowers. It is native to the Pacific Ocean and is found in shallow coastal waters.
Uses & Benefits
Halophila nipponica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Halophila nipponica is small and white with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Halophila nipponica is a species of seagrass native to the Indo-Pacific region. It is a marine plant that grows in shallow waters at depths of up to 10 m. It can be propagated by seed or by rhizome division. To cultivate, it should be grown in a medium that is well-draining and contains plenty of organic matter. It should be kept in a warm and humid environment with bright, indirect light. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Halophila nipponica
Halophila nipponica can be found in the coastal waters of Japan, Korea, and China.
Halophila nipponica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halophila nipponica?
Halophila nipponica
What is the common name of Halophila nipponica?
Japanese Seagrass
What type of plant is Halophila nipponica?
Seagrass
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
John Kuo (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Kuo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77076929-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.