Status:
valid
Authors:
Koehne
Source:
ksu
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 1: 177 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404243
Common Names
- Rotala Tenuis
- Slender Rotala
- Slender Water-meadow
Description
Rotala tenuis (also called Slender 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 tenuis 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 tenuis 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 tenuis is a slow-growing stem plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers medium to high light and soft to medium hard water. It can be propagated by cutting the stems and replanting them in the substrate. It can also be propagated by planting the cuttings in a separate container with nutrient-rich substrate.
Where to Find Rotala tenuis
Rotala tenuis is native to South and Southeast Asia. It can be found in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water, such as ponds and lakes.
Rotala tenuis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rotala tenuis?
Rotala tenuis
What is the common name of Rotala tenuis?
Slender Rotala
What is the natural habitat of Rotala tenuis?
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,