Family: Cymodoceaceae
Author: (Asch.) Dandy
Bibliography: J. Bot. 77: 116 (1939)
Year: 1939
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Syringodium
Vegetable: False
Observations: Egypt to Mozambique and W. Pacific
Description
Syringodium isoetifolium is a fascinating marine plant belonging to the family Cymodoceaceae. First described in scientific literature in the year 1939, this species, with the authority citation attributed to (Asch.) Dandy, has since captured the interest of botanists and marine biologists alike.
Commonly known by its species code “si,” Syringodium isoetifolium thrives in a range extending from Egypt to Mozambique, and westward across the Pacific Ocean. This distribution highlights its adaptability and ecological significance across diverse marine environments.
This plant is characterized by its unique morphological features, which contribute significantly to its ecological role within seagrass meadows. These meadows are crucial as they provide habitat for marine life, stabilize sediment, and contribute to carbon sequestration.
Studying Syringodium isoetifolium offers valuable insights into marine biodiversity and the health of coastal ecosystems. The historical reference to its description, documented in the Journal of Botany, volume 77, page 116, reinforces its well-established place in botanical research.
Common Names
Eng: species code: si
En: Species code: Si, Noodle seagrass, Round-leaf sea grass
He: צינורית גלילנית
: Species code: si
Synonyms
- Cymodocea isoetifolia (Asch.)
- Phycoschoenus isoetifolia ((Asch.) Nakai)
- Phucagrostis isoetifolia ((Asch.) Kuntze)
Distribution
- Aldabra (native)
- Andaman Is. (native)
- Borneo (native)
- Caroline Is. (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- Cocos (Keeling) Is. (native)
- Comoros (native)
- Egypt (native)
- Eritrea (native)
- Fiji (native)
- Gulf States (native)
- India (native)
- Jawa (native)
- Kenya (native)
- Laccadive Is. (native)
- Lesser Sunda Is. (native)
- Madagascar (native)
- Malaya (native)
- Maldives (native)
- Maluku (native)
- Mauritius (native)
- Mozambique (native)
- Myanmar (native)
- Nansei-shoto (native)
- New Caledonia (native)
- New Guinea (native)
- Nicobar Is. (native)
- Oman (native)
- Palestine (native)
- Philippines (native)
- Queensland (native)
- Réunion (native)
- Samoa (native)
- Saudi Arabia (native)
- Seychelles (native)
- Sinai (native)
- Socotra (native)
- Somalia (native)
- South China Sea (native)
- Sri Lanka (native)
- Sudan (native)
- Tanzania (native)
- Tonga (native)
- Vietnam (native)
- Western Australia (native)
- Yemen (native)
Additional Images
Habit
Taken Feb 14, 2008 by Endemia – Julien Barrault (cc-by-nc)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2864078)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:699866-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Syringodium isoetifolium (Asch.) Dandy)