Ottelia [Ottelia]

Description

Ottelia is a genus of aquatic plants that includes both freshwater and marine species, known for their distinctive flowering and growth habits. These plants have broad, submerged leaves and produce flowers that can emerge above the water surface. In marine environments, Ottelia species contribute to the biodiversity and productivity of their habitats, providing shelter and nutritional support to a variety of aquatic organisms. Their unique adaptations allow them to thrive in a range of aquatic environments.

Species
Floating-leaf waterplantain
Floating-leaf waterplantain [Ottelia alismoides]
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Cordate waterplantain
Cordate waterplantain [Ottelia cordata]
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Oval-leaf waterplantain
Oval-leaf waterplantain [Ottelia ovalifolia]
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Broad-leaf waterplantain
Broad-leaf waterplantain [Ottelia balansae]
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Narrow-leaf waterplantain
Narrow-leaf waterplantain [Ottelia acuminata]
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Dwarf waterplantain
Dwarf waterplantain [Ottelia ulvifolia]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Seagrasses
Anthophyta
Class Seagrasses
Anthophyta
Order Eelgrasses
Zosterales
Family Frog's-bit
Hydrocharitaceae
Statistics
  • Species 6