Blyxa octandra (Roxb.) Planch. ex Thwaites, Enum. Pl. Zeyl.: 332 (1864) (syn: Blyxa roxburghii Rich. ; Blyxa saivala Steud. ; Vallisneria octandra Roxb. ); . India to S. China and N. Australia: Andaman Is., Bangladesh, China South-Central, China Southeast, India, Myanmar, New Guinea, Northern Territory, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Western Australia as per POWO; .  Blyxa octandra Photos of leaves: 1 image. Few days ago there was a discussion on this species. Blyxa octandra is a fast-growing, submerged aquatic plant belonging to the family Hydrocharitaceae. Native to freshwater bodies of Konkan Maharashtra, it is typically found in shallow, slow-moving streams, ponds, and rice paddies. Characterized by its narrow, grass-like leaves arranged in a rosette and distinct floral morphology with usually eight stamens (hence the name octandra), the plant thrives in nutrient-rich, well-lit environments. It is occasionally used in aqua scaping but is more common in natural wetland ecosystems. .
Is This Blyxa? : 5 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (1) Aquatic floating herb 20-30 cm dia; leaves 15-25 cm, linear, brownish green; flowers many on slender scapes 15-20 cm. Found in fresh water stream near Malvan, south Konkan in Nov. Possibly Blyxa octandra (Roxb.) Planch. ex Thwaites ?? It is possibly Blyxa octandra, an aquatic plant known to occur in the Konkan region. Could you please share clear photos of the leaves and its natural habitat? . |
Blyxa octandra
Updated on July 23, 2025