Ottelia ovalifolia subsp. ovalifolia
Also known as: Damasonium cygnorum Planch. +2 more
- Damasonium cygnorum Planch.
- Ottelia cygnorum (Planch.) Walp.
- Ottelia tenera Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Hydrocharitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydroperennial.
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Ottelia ovalifolia subsp. ovalifolia is an aquatic herbaceous perennial within the Hydrocharitaceae family. It is found natively in Australasia. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Ottelia ovalifolia, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New Caledonia, New Zealand North, New Zealand South
Base Species & Variations