Halodule
Halodule uninervis
- Native to:
- Aldabra, Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Borneo, Caroline Is., Comoros, Egypt, Eritrea, Fiji, Gulf States, Hainan, India, Iran, Jawa, Kenya, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Mauritius, Mozambique, Mozambique Channel Is., Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Oman, Palestine, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Socotra, Somalia, South Africa, South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Vietnam, Yemen
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cymodoceaceae
- Genus:
- Halodule
- Species:
- Halodule uninervis
- USDA Symbol:
- HAUN3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 25 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- sea turtles, dugongs, fish, invertebrates
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in intertidal and subtidal zones