Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bellardi) Hiern
Source:
cmp
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 468 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404273
Common Names
- Rotala Filiformis
- Thread-leaved Rotala
- Thread-leaved Water-meadow
Description
Rotala filiformis (also called Thread-like Rotala, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to a height of 0.3 m. It is native to Asia and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Rotala filiformis is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and aquariums. It is also used to help reduce algae growth and as a natural filter for aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rotala filiformis flowers are small and white, with a single pistil and five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are light green with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rotala filiformis can be propagated by stem cuttings or by seed. It prefers a moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Rotala filiformis
Rotala filiformis is native to South and Southeast Asia. It can be found in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water, such as ponds and lakes.
Rotala filiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rotala filiformis?
Rotala filiformis
What is the common name of Rotala filiformis?
Slender Rotala
What is the natural habitat of Rotala filiformis?
Marshes, ponds, and streams
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,