Rotula aquatica
Rotula aquatica Lour.
Rotula aquatica is a species of flowering plant in the family Ehretiaceae. It is an aromatic shrub native to India and is adapted to lotic ecosystems, specifically streams.
Description
Rotula aquatica is a rare rheophyte, meaning it is adapted to fast-flowing water environments. It is found in the streams of India and is part of the Ehretiaceae family. The species was first described in 1790 by Lour.
Synonyms
Rhabdia aquaticaRhabdia fluvialisRhabdia lycioidesRhabdia sericeaRotula lycioidesZombiana africanaBourreria unifloraCarmona lycioidesCarmona vimineaEhretia aquaticaEhretia cuneataEhretia lycioidesEhretia unifloraEhretia vimineaEhretia vimineaRhabdia viminea
