Ottelia [Ottelia]
Description
Ottelia is a genus of aquatic plants known for their large, solitary flowers and broad leaves, which often float on the water's surface. These plants are predominantly found in freshwater habitats in tropical and subtropical regions. Ottelia species play a role in their ecosystems similar to water lilies, providing habitat and contributing to the oxygen and nutrient cycles within aquatic environments. They are appreciated for their ornamental value in water gardens and ponds.
Species

Persicaria-leaved pondweed [Ottelia persica]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Seagrasses
Anthophyta
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Class |
Seagrasses
Anthophyta
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Order |
Turtle Grasses
Hydrocharitales
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Family |
Frog's-bit
Hydrocharitaceae
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Statistics
- Species 1