Common name: Plants

The kingdom Plantae encompasses a vast and diverse group of organisms known as plants, which are primarily characterized by their ability to perform photosynthesis—a process that converts light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose. This kingdom includes a wide range of life forms, from tiny mosses and ferns to towering trees and flowering plants. In the context of reefkeeping, plants can play a vital role in the ecosystem of a saltwater aquarium. They can help maintain water quality by absorbing excess nutrients and providing oxygen through photosynthesis, thus supporting a healthy environment for fish and invertebrates.

Marine plants, such as seagrasses and macroalgae, are particularly significant in saltwater aquariums. Seagrasses, like those from the genera Zostera and Thalassia, provide habitat and food for various marine organisms. Macroalgae, commonly referred to as seaweeds, include species such as Caulerpa and Halimeda, which are often used in refugiums to help control nitrate levels and reduce algae growth in the main display tank. These plants not only contribute to the aesthetic appeal of an aquarium but also offer hiding places and breeding grounds for fish and invertebrates.

It's important for hobbyists to research the specific needs of the plants they wish to include in their aquariums, such as lighting requirements, water flow, and compatibility with other tank inhabitants. Some plants may require additional supplements like iron or CO₂ to thrive, while others may be more resilient and low-maintenance. Understanding these requirements ensures that the plants will flourish and contribute positively to the overall health and balance of the aquarium ecosystem.

1. 
   Common name: Mermaid's Wineglass

   Scientific name: Acetabularia crenulata
2. Common name: Manila Grass

   Scientific name: Actinotrichia fragilis
3. 
   Common name: Cryptic Branching Coralline Algae

   Scientific name: Amphiroa cryptarthrodia
4. Common name: Lime Green Algae

   Scientific name: Amphiroa fragilissima
5. 
   Common name: Red asparagus algae

   Scientific name: Asparagopsis taxiformis
6. Common name: Green Felt Algae

   Scientific name: Avrainvillea nigricans
7. Common name: Boodlea composita

   Scientific name: Boodlea composita
8. Common name: Botryocladia botryoides

   Scientific name: Botryocladia botryoides
9. Common name: Botryocladia pseudodichotoma

   Scientific name: Botryocladia pseudodichotoma
10. Common name: Botryocladia Skottsbergii

    Scientific name: Botryocladia skottsbergii
11. 
    Common name: Grape Caulerpa

    Scientific name: Botryocladia uvaria
12. Common name: hen pen

    Scientific name: Bryopsis plumosa
13. Common name: Caulerpa brachypus

    Scientific name: Caulerpa brachypus
14. Common name: Fern Caulerpa

    Scientific name: Caulerpa chemnitzia
15. Common name: Caulerpa floridana

    Scientific name: Caulerpa floridana
16. 
    Common name: Mexican Caulerpa

    Scientific name: Caulerpa mexicana
17. Common name: Caulerpa nummularia

    Scientific name: Caulerpa nummularia
18. Common name: Caulerpa Paspaloides

    Scientific name: Caulerpa paspaloides
19. 
    Common name: Leafy caulerpa

    Scientific name: Caulerpa prolifera
20. Common name: Razor Caulerpa

    Scientific name: Caulerpa scalpelliformis
21. 
    Common name: Sawblade Caulerpa

    Scientific name: Caulerpa serrulata
22. Common name: Feather Algae

    Scientific name: Caulerpa sertularioides
23. Common name: Killer alga

    Scientific name: Caulerpa taxifolia
24. 
    Common name: Red Algae

    Scientific name: Centroceras clavulatum
25. 
    Common name: Chaeto

    Scientific name: Chaetomorpha aerea
26. 
    Common name: Spaghetti algae

    Scientific name: Chaetomorpha linum
27. Common name: Turtle Weed

    Scientific name: Chlorodesmis fastigiata
28. Common name: Green Hair Algae

    Scientific name: Cladophora herpestica
29. 
    Common name: Green Hair Algae

    Scientific name: Cladophora prolifera
30. 
    Common name: rock-weed

    Scientific name: Cladophora rupestris
31. 
    Common name: Velvet Horn

    Scientific name: Codium adhaerens
32. Common name: Codium arabicum

    Scientific name: Codium arabicum
33. Common name: Green Fleece Algae

    Scientific name: Codium decorticatum
34. Common name: Green Felt Algae

    Scientific name: Codium edule
35. 
    Common name: Dead Man's Fingers

    Scientific name: Codium fragile
36. Common name: Green Felt Algae

    Scientific name: Codium intertextum
37. Common name: Green Felt Algae

    Scientific name: Codium vermilara
38. Common name: Derbesia

    Scientific name: Derbesia marina
39. 
    Common name: Mermaid's Wine Glass

    Scientific name: Dichotomaria apiculata
40. 
    Common name: Scroll Algae

    Scientific name: Dichotomaria marginata
41. 
    Common name: Green Bubble Algae

    Scientific name: Dictyosphaeria cavernosa
42. 
    Common name: Green Fern Algae

    Scientific name: Flabellia petiolata
43. 
    Common name: Gelidium Seaweed

    Scientific name: Gelidium microdon
44. Common name: Dwarf Red Algae

    Scientific name: Gelidium pusillum
45. Common name: Red Seaweed

    Scientific name: Gelidium spinosum
46. 
    Common name: Gracilaria

    Scientific name: Gracilaria curtissiae
47. Common name: Warty gracilaria

    Scientific name: Gracilaria gracilis
48. 
    Common name: Red Algae

    Scientific name: Gracilaria parvispora
49. Common name: Ogo

    Scientific name: Gracilaria salicornia
50. Common name: Gracilaria tikvahiae

    Scientific name: Gracilaria tikvahiae
51. Common name: Halimeda copiosa

    Scientific name: Halimeda copiosa
52. 
    Common name: Halimeda Algae

    Scientific name: Halimeda discoidea
53. 
    Common name: Halimeda Plant

    Scientific name: Halimeda incrassata
54. Common name: Large leaf coralline algae

    Scientific name: Halimeda macroloba
55. Common name: Halimeda Micronesica

    Scientific name: Halimeda micronesica
56. 
    Common name: Halimeda opuntia

    Scientific name: Halimeda opuntia
57. 
    Common name: Calcareous Green Seaweed

    Scientific name: Halimeda tuna
58. 
    Common name: Fine sea grass

    Scientific name: Halodule uninervis
59. Common name: Shoal Grass

    Scientific name: Halodule wrightii
60. 
    Common name: seagrass

    Scientific name: Halophila ovalis
61. Common name: Species code: hn

    Scientific name: Halophila spinulosa
62. 
    Common name: Red Sea Lettuce

    Scientific name: Halymenia duchassaingii
63. 
    Common name: Dragon's Tongue Algae

    Scientific name: Halymenia floresii
64. 
    Common name: Dragon's Tongue Algae

    Scientific name: Halymenia floridana
65. Common name: Hydrolithon boergesenii

    Scientific name: Hydrolithon boergesenii
66. Common name: Dragon's Breath

    Scientific name: Hypnea musciformis
67. Common name: Hypnea Spinella

    Scientific name: Hypnea spinella
68. 
    Common name: Jania rubens

    Scientific name: Jania rubens
69. 
    Common name: white mangrove

    Scientific name: Laguncularia racemosa
70. 
    Common name: An encrusting coralline alga

    Scientific name: Lithophyllum incrustans
71. 
    Common name: Coralline Algae

    Scientific name: Mesophyllum mesomorphum
72. 
    Common name: Green Cactus Algae

    Scientific name: Neomeris annulata
73. 
    Common name: Red Ribbion Seaweed

    Scientific name: Nitophyllum punctatum
74. Common name: Parvocaulis parvulus

    Scientific name: Parvocaulis parvulus
75. 
    Common name: Shaving Brush Alga

    Scientific name: Penicillus capitatus
76. 
    Common name: Mermaid's Wine Glass

    Scientific name: Penicillus dumetosus
77. 
    Common name: Red Sea Lettuce

    Scientific name: Platoma gelatinosum
78. Common name: Polysiphonia elongata

    Scientific name: Polysiphonia elongata
79. 
    Common name: Red Algae

    Scientific name: Pyropia leucosticta
80. Common name: Phoenix Worm Snail

    Scientific name: Rhipocephalus phoenix
81. 
    Common name: Red Mangrove

    Scientific name: Rhizophora mangle
82. 
    Common name: Red Grape Algae

    Scientific name: Rhodymenia holmesii
83. 
    Common name: Dulse

    Scientific name: Rhodymenia pseudopalmata
84. Common name: Scinaia complanata

    Scientific name: Scinaia complanata
85. 
    Common name: Red Algae

    Scientific name: Solieria robusta
86. 
    Common name: manatee grass

    Scientific name: Syringodium filiforme
87. 
    Common name: Turtle Grass

    Scientific name: Thalassia testudinum
88. Common name: Red Mangrove

    Scientific name: Tricleocarpa cylindrica
89. Common name: Mermaid's Fan

    Scientific name: Udotea flabellum
90. Common name: Mermaid's Fan

    Scientific name: Udotea spinulosa
91. 
    Common name: Gutweed

    Scientific name: Ulva intestinalis
92. 
    Common name: Green Laver

    Scientific name: Ulva lactuca
93. Common name: Sea Lettuce

    Scientific name: Ulva linza
94. 
    Common name: Sea Lettuce

    Scientific name: Ulva prolifera
95. 
    Common name: Sea Lettuce

    Scientific name: Ulva rigida
96. 
    Common name: Bubble Algae

    Scientific name: Valonia macrophysa
97. 
    Common name: Bubble Algae

    Scientific name: Valonia utricularis
98. 
    Common name: Bubble Algae

    Scientific name: Valoniopsis pachynema
99. 
    Common name: Sailor's Eyeball

    Scientific name: Ventricaria ventricosa
100. 
     Common name: Blue Axil Chromis

     Scientific name: Wrangelia argus
101. 
     Common name: common eel-grass

     Scientific name: Zostera marina
102. 
     Common name: dwarf eelgrass

     Scientific name: Zostera noltii