Blyxa Octandra [Blyxa octandra]
Description
Blyxa octandra is a species of aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows in shallow water or along the edges of ponds and streams. It is a small plant, reaching only about 10 cm in height. It has narrow, pointed leaves and small white flowers that float on the water's surface. It is not commonly seen in aquariums, but it can be grown in this setting with the right care.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Genus |
Blyxa
Blyxa
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