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Rotala rotundifolia

Dwarf Rotala, Roundleaf Toothcup
Also known as: Ameletia rotundifolia (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Dalzell & A.Gibson +6 more
  • Ameletia rotundifolia (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Dalzell & A.Gibson
  • Ameletia rotundifolia (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Wight
  • Ameletia subspicata Benth.
  • Ammannia rotundifolia Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don
  • Ammannia rotundifolia Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.
  • Mirkooa rotundifolia (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Wight
  • Rotala rotundifolia (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Blatt. & Hallb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Lythraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.

Rotala rotundifolia (commonly known as Dwarf rotala or Roundleaf Toothcup) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Lythraceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya

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)
Alabama, Brazil Southeast, Florida, Queensland

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