Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aegyptiaca
ID:
531576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Hort. Berol. : t. 6 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530908



Common Names

  • Ammannia aegyptiaca
  • Egyptian Ammannia
  • Ammannia


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Synonyms

  • Ammannia baccifera aegyptiaca (Willd.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Ammannia crassissima Koehne [unknown]
  • Cornelia verticillata Ard. [unknown]

Description

Ammannia aegyptiaca (also called Egyptian Ammannia, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to Africa and Asia, and is commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow waters.

Uses & Benefits

Ammannia aegyptiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ammannia aegyptiaca has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ammannia aegyptiaca is a perennial herb that grows in clumps. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ammannia aegyptiaca

Ammannia aegyptiaca can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Ammannia aegyptiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammannia aegyptiaca?

Ammannia aegyptiaca

What type of plant is Ammannia aegyptiaca?

Aquatic herb

Where does Ammannia aegyptiaca grow?

It is native to Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Ammannia genus

Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii, Ammannia cinerea,

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,

References