Indian toothcup
Rotala indica (Willd.) Koehne
Rotala indica is a species of flowering plant in the Lythraceae family, commonly known as Indian toothcup. Native to Southeast Asia, it is widely distributed across regions including Portugal, Italy, Spain, India, China, and the United States. It is commonly used as an aquarium plant and is also known to grow as a weed in rice fields. It has been introduced and is considered a weed in rice-growing areas of Italy, Portugal, and the U.S., particularly in California and Louisiana.
Description
Rotala indica (Willd.) Koehne is a member of the Lythraceae family and is native to Southeast Asia. It is an aquatic plant that has been introduced to various regions globally, including the Palaearctic, Oriental (Indomalaya), and parts of the Americas. It is often cultivated in aquariums and is reported as a weed in rice fields. Its distribution includes countries such as Portugal, Italy, Spain, India, China, the United States, and others. The species was first published in 1880 and is known for its adaptability in both natural and artificial aquatic environments.
Other common names
Indian toothcup
Distribution
Portugal Continental · Oriental (Indomalaya) · Palaearctic · IT · PT · UZ · Italy · Portugal · Spain · IN · AU · Global · conterminous 48 United States · Afghanistan · Assam · Bangladesh · California · Cambodia · China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast · Congo · East Himalaya · India · Iran · Japan · Jawa · Korea · Laos · Lesser Sunda Is.
Synonyms
Peplis indicaAmeletia indicaAmmannia indicaAmmannia peploidesAmmannia polystachya
