Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Hydrocharitaceae

Genus:

Halophila

Species:

Halophila baillonis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor marine substrate

pH:

7.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in shallow coastal waters