Rotala repens
Also known as: Quartinia repens (Hochst.) Endl. ex Walp. +2 more
- Quartinia repens (Hochst.) Endl. ex Walp.
- Quartinia turfosa A.Rich.
- Rhyacophila repens Hochst.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lythraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a helophyte.
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Originating in Africa, Rotala repens is an aquatic herbaceous perennial belonging to the Lythraceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda, Zaïre