Roundfruit Blyxa
Blyxa aubertii
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Borneo, Caroline Is., China, Guam, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sumatera, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, United States, Vietnam
coenobita (www.inaturalist.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Hydrocharitaceae
- Genus:
- Blyxa
- Species:
- Blyxa aubertii
- USDA Symbol:
- BLAU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- fish, aquatic invertebrates
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-rich, sandy, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in slow-moving or still freshwater habitats.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in waterlogged or submerged conditions without special treatment.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI