Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kuhlm.) E.F.Guim. & Mautone
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Biol. 49: 65 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402741
Common Names
- Rotula pohlii
- Pohl's Rotula
- Pohl's Rotula Plant
Synonyms
- Rhabdia pohlii Kuhlm. [unknown]
Description
Rotula pohlii (also called Pohl's Rotula, Pohl's Rotula-grass, and Pohl's Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with a cylindrical stem and long, thin leaves. It is native to Europe, and is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow water bodies.
Uses & Benefits
Rotula pohlii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Rotula pohlii has small white flowers with 3 petals. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rotula pohlii is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Rotula pohlii
Rotula pohlii is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water.
Rotula pohlii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rotula pohlii?
Rotula pohlii
Where is Rotula pohlii found?
It is found in wetland areas in Europe, Asia, and North America
What is the growth habit of Rotula pohlii?
It is an aquatic annual or perennial herb
Species in the Rotula genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,