Hydrilla verticillata subsp. australis
Esthwaite Waterweed, Florida Elodea
Other regional names: Hydrilla +5 more
- Hydrilla
- Indian Stargrass
- Janjhi
- Kurcli
- Perfect Aquatic Weed
- Waterthyme
Also known as: Elodea verticillata (L.f.) F.Muell. +19 more
- Elodea verticillata (L.f.) F.Muell.
- Epigynanthus blumei Hassk.
- Hydora lithuanica (Rchb.) Besser
- Hydrilla angustifolia Hassk.
- Hydrilla dentata Casp.
- Hydrilla dentata subsp. pomeranica (Rchb.) Casp.
- Hydrilla dentata var. pomeranica (Rchb.) Casp.
- Hydrilla lithuanica (Rchb.) Dandy
- Hydrilla najadifolia Zoll. & Moritzi
- Hydrilla ovalifolia Rich.
- Hydrilla polysperma Blatt.
- Hydrilla roxburghii Steud.
- Hydrilla subulata Royle
- Hydrilla verticillata subsp. brevifolia Casp.
- Hydrilla verticillata subsp. crispa Casp.
- Hydrilla verticillata subsp. roxburghii Casp.
- Hydrilla verticillata subsp. tenuis Casp.
- Hydrilla verticillata var. brevifolia Casp.
- Hydrilla verticillata var. crispa Casp.
- Hydrilla verticillata var. roxburghii Casp.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Hydrocharitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydrosubshrub.
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Hydrilla verticillata subsp. australis (commonly known as Esthwaite Waterweed or Florida-elodea) is an aquatic plant within the Hydrocharitaceae family. It is found natively in Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Hydrilla verticillata, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Indo-China, Malesia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Caledonia, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Victoria, Vietnam, Western Australia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Fiji, New Zealand North
Base Species & Variations