Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
404896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 467 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404228

Common Names

  • Rotala Tenella
  • Fine-leaved Rotala
  • Fine-leaved Water-meadow

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Description

Rotala tenella (also called Small-Leaved Rotala, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant of the Lythraceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in shallow, slow-moving water.

Uses & Benefits

Rotala tenella is a popular plant for aquariums and ponds. It is a fast-growing plant that can help to keep the water clean by absorbing nutrients and providing oxygen. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens, as it is a low-maintenance plant that can tolerate a range of soil conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rotala tenella 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 short, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rotala tenella is a species of aquatic plant that grows in shallow water or wet soil. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Rotala tenella

Rotala tenella is native to tropical regions of Asia and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas.

Rotala tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rotala tenella?

Rotala tenella

What type of plant is Rotala tenella?

Aquatic plant

What is the growth rate of Rotala tenella?

Fast

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,

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