Rotala indica
Indian Rotala, Indian Toothcup
Also known as: Ameletia acutidens Miq. +17 more
- Ameletia acutidens Miq.
- Ameletia elongata Blume
- Ameletia indica (Willd.) DC.
- Ameletia polystachya Wall.
- Ameletia uliginosa Miq.
- Ammannia acutidens Miq.
- Ammannia elongata Blume
- Ammannia indica (Willd.) Druce
- Ammannia nana Roxb.
- Ammannia peploides Spreng.
- Ammannia polystachya Wall. ex Wight & Arn.
- Ammannia repens Rottler ex Mart.
- Peplis indica Willd.
- Rotala densiflora var. formosana Hayata
- Rotala elatinomorpha Makino
- Rotala indica subsp. uliginosa (Miq.) Koehne
- Rotala indica var. koreana Nakai
- Rotala indica var. uliginosa (Miq.) Koehne
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lythraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a semiaquatic annual.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Rotala indica (commonly known as Indian rotala or Indian toothcup) is an aquatic plant belonging to the Lythraceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Middle Asia, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, India, Iran, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Tadzhikistan, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, 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)
California, Congo, Italy, Louisiana, Portugal
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms