About Giant Red Rotala
Giant Red Rotala (Rotala macrandra) is a herb belonging to the Lythraceae family (Loosestrife/Henna family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite/whorled simple leaves, axillary/raceme flower clusters, capsule/berry fruit. It is typically found in marshy areas and ponds. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-January. The species is valued in traditional medicine. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Rotala macrandra
- Genus
- Rotala
- Family
- LYTHRACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Marshy areas and ponds
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-January
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (LC)
Botanical family
Lythraceae
Loosestrife/Henna family
Giant Red Rotala belongs to the Lythraceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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