Seagrass

Halophila ovalis

Native to:
American Samoa, Andaman Is., Australia, Borneo, Caroline Is., China, Comoros, Egypt, Eritrea, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Gulf States, Hainan, India, Iran, Japan, Jawa, Kenya, Kuwait, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Norfolk Is., Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Rodrigues, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Society Is., Solomon Is., 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:
Hydrocharitaceae
Genus:
Halophila
Species:
Halophila ovalis
USDA Symbol:
HAOV

Growth Characteristics

Height:
5 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, fish, invertebrates
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained
pH:
6.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Commonly found in shallow marine environments