Rotala Indica or Rotala Rotunifolia

[skywhitney]

I bought this as indica but i'm now beginning to think i got duped by emersed growth and its actually Rotundifolia. Anyone help me ID please?

 

[aqua_chem]

Hmm, tough call. It looks like it's in that awkward half-emersed/half-submerged stage. True Rotala Indica (ammannia bonsai previousl) should have rounded leaves, while rotundifolia will have more elongated leaves.

 

[rkilling1]

That's not Indica. You are correct in thinking that it is Rotundifolia.

 

[aqua_chem]

Is there a rotundifolia species right behind it, or is it all one plant?

 

[skywhitney]

in the second picture top left area is the same plant, bottom right is Grandulosa, and in the far background is the Diandra.

 

[skywhitney]

Hmm, tough call. It looks like it's in that awkward half-emersed/half-submerged stage. True Rotala Indica (ammannia bonsai previousl) should have rounded leaves, while rotundifolia will have more elongated leaves.

It is definitely forming the more enlongated spear shaped leaves. All the round leaves that were on it are starting to die and fall off. Kinda makes my tank look like an aquatic salad bowl again :-/

 

[skywhitney]

Does this help with a positive ID?

 

[aqua_chem]

Rotundifolia all the way.

 

[skywhitney]

Rotundifolia all the way.

Great . Thanks or the ID!