Status:
valid
Authors:
Lemiya
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Rheedea 25: 160 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345197
Common Names
- Rotala Anamika
- Anamika Rotala
- Rotala Plant
Description
Rotala anamika (also called Anamika Rotala, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to India. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Rotala anamika is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rotala anamika is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rotala anamika is a species of flowering plant in the family Lythraceae. It is native to India. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 4 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. They should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Rotala anamika
Rotala anamika can be found in the tropical rainforests of India.
Rotala anamika FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rotala anamika?
Rotala anamika
What is the common name of Rotala anamika?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Rotala anamika?
Dry deciduous forests and scrublands
Species in the Rotala genus
Rotala cookii,
Rotala thymoides,
Rotala tripartita,
Rotala vasudevanii,
Rotala verdcourtii,
Rotala tenella,
Rotala welwitschii,
Rotala verticillaris,
Rotala stipulata,
Rotala rubra,
Rotala serpiculoides,
Rotala serpyllifolia,
Rotala simpliciuscula,
Rotala smithii,
Rotala stagnina,
Rotala tenuis,
Rotala stuhlmannii,
Rotala subrotunda,
Rotala gerardii,
Rotala filiformis,
Rotala fimbriata,
Rotala floribunda,
Rotala fluitans,
Rotala longistyla,
Rotala fysonii,
Rotala gossweileri,
Rotala fontinalis,
Rotala cordipetala,
Rotala elatinoides,
Rotala diandra,
Rotala lucalensis,
Rotala ritchiei,
Rotala pterocalyx,
Rotala ramosior,
Rotala myriophylloides,
Rotala macrandra,
Rotala malabarica,
Rotala malampuzhensis,
Rotala mexicana,
Rotala nummularia,
Rotala occultiflora,
Rotala milne-redheadii,
Rotala hippuris,
Rotala illecebroides,
Rotala indica,
Rotala andamanensis,
Rotala capensis,
Rotala belgaumensis,
Rotala halophila,
Rotala dinteri,
Species in the Lythraceae family
Adenaria floribunda,
Ammannia aegyptiaca,
Ammannia alternifolia,
Ammannia anagalloides,
Ammannia aspera,
Ammannia auriculata,
Ammannia baccifera,
Ammannia coccinea,
Ammannia cordata,
Ammannia crassicaulis,
Ammannia crinipes,
Ammannia debilis,
Ammannia desertorum,
Ammannia dodecandra,
Ammannia elata,
Ammannia gracilis,
Ammannia latifolia,
Ammannia linearipetala,
Ammannia loandensis,
Ammannia multiflora,
Ammannia myriophylloides,
Ammannia nagpurensis,
Ammannia octandra,
Ammannia passerinoides,
Ammannia prieuriana,
Ammannia prostrata,
Ammannia quadriciliata,
Ammannia robusta,
Ammannia sarcophylla,
Ammannia schaeferi,
Ammannia senegalensis,
Ammannia triflora,
Ammannia uniflora,
Ammannia urceolata,
Ammannia verticillata,
Ammannia wormskioldii,
Ammannia calcicola,
Ammannia heterophylla,
Ammannia pauciramosa,
Ammannia pubescens,
Ammannia praetermissa,
Ammannia andongensis,
Ammannia angolensis,
Ammannia angustifolia,
Ammannia arnhemica,
Ammannia aurita,
Ammannia baumii,
Ammannia bequaertii,
Ammannia brevistyla,
Ammannia burttii,
References
K.M. Lemiya: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lemiya' in the authors string.