Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
531585

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guill. & Perr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Fl. Seneg. Tent. : 304 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530917



Common Names

  • Ammannia aspera
  • Rough Ammannia
  • Ammannia


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Synonyms

  • Nesaea aspera (Guill. & Perr.) Koehne [unknown]

Description

Ammannia aspera (also called Rough 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 aspera 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 aspera 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 aspera can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Ammannia aspera

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

Ammannia aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammannia aspera?

Ammannia aspera

What are the common names of Ammannia aspera?

Rough Water-purslane, Rough Water Purslane

What is the natural habitat of Ammannia aspera?

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,

References

George Samuel Perrottet (1790-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perr.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Antoine Guillemin (1796-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:552656-1: Based on the initial data import