Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
auriculata
ID:
531591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Hort. Berol. [Willdenow] 1(1): t. 7. 1803 [Sep 1803]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530923



Common Names

  • Ammannia auriculata
  • Eared Ammannia
  • Ammannia


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Synonyms

  • Nesaea transvaalica A.Fern. [unknown]
  • Ronconia triflora Raf. [unknown]
  • Ammannia arenaria Kunth [unknown]
  • Ammannia auriculata arenaria (Kunth) Koehne [unknown]
  • Ammannia auriculata brasiliensis (A.St.-Hil.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Ammannia auriculata elata (A.Fern.) A.Fern. [unknown]
  • Ammannia auriculata hyrcanica Koehne [unknown]
  • Ammannia auriculata indica (Blatt. & Hallb.) H.B.Naithani [unknown]
  • Ammannia auriculata persica Koehne [unknown]
  • Ammannia auriculata senegambica Koehne [unknown]
  • Ammannia auriculata undulata (C.A.Mey.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Ammannia hyrcanica Fisch. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Ammannia longipes C.Wright [unknown]
  • Ammannia racemosa Roth [unknown]
  • Ammannia racemosa Poir. [unknown]
  • Ammannia sanguinolenta Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Ammannia senegalensis auriculata (Willd.) Hiern [unknown]
  • Ammannia senegalensis brasiliensis A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Ammannia senegalensis indica Blatt. & Hallb. [unknown]
  • Ammannia senegalensis riparia Hiern [unknown]
  • Ammannia undulata C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Ammannia wrightii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Nesaea dinteri elata A.Fern. [unknown]
  • Ammannia auriculata auriculata [unknown]

Description

Ammannia auriculata (also called earleaf ammannia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that is native to Asia. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 30-60 cm. It is found in moist, grassy areas and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ammannia auriculata 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 auriculata 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 auriculata 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 auriculata

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

Ammannia auriculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammannia auriculata?

Ammannia auriculata

What are the common names of Ammannia auriculata?

Ear-leaved Water-purslane, Ear-leaved Water Purslane

What is the natural habitat of Ammannia auriculata?

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