Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anagalloides
ID:
531581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 40 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530913



Common Names

  • Ammannia anagalloides
  • Anagalloides Ammannia
  • Ammannia


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Synonyms

  • Nesaea anagalloides (Sond.) Koehne [unknown]

Description

Ammannia anagalloides (also called Anagalloid 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 anagalloides 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 anagalloides 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 anagalloides 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 anagalloides

Ammannia anagalloides can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs, throughout Europe, Asia, and North America.

Ammannia anagalloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammannia anagalloides?

Ammannia anagalloides

What are the common names of Ammannia anagalloides?

Water-purslane, Water Purslane

What is the natural habitat of Ammannia anagalloides?

It is found in shallow, still or slow-moving water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and marshes

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,