Rotala indica var. indica
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Lythraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a semiaquatic annual.
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Rotala indica var. indica is an aquatic plant within the Lythraceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Rotala indica, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
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
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