Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
531623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rottb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1773

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hort. Univ. Rar. Prog. : 7 (1773)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530955



Common Names

  • Red Ammannia
  • Scarlet Ammannia
  • Crimson Ammannia


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Synonyms

  • Ammannia coccinea longifolia (Koehne) Koehne [unknown]
  • Ammannia coccinea purpurea (Lam.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Ammannia latifolia Walp. [unknown]
  • Ammannia longifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Ammannia octandra Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Ammannia pedunculata Rusby [unknown]
  • Ammannia purpurea Lam. [unknown]
  • Ammannia sagittata angustifolia A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Ammannia sanguinolenta Sw. [unknown]
  • Ammannia sanguinolenta longifolia Koehne [unknown]
  • Ammannia sanguinolenta purpurea (Lam.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Ammannia stylosa Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Ammannia texana Scheele [unknown]
  • Ammannia catholica philippensis Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Ammannia latifolia octandra A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Ammannia coccinea (also called scarlet 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 coccinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ammannia coccinea sub. pubiflora Koehne

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ammannia coccinea 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 coccinea is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is not always reliable.

Where to Find Ammannia coccinea

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

Ammannia coccinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammannia coccinea?

Ammannia coccinea

What is the common name of Ammannia coccinea?

Scarlet Ammannia

What type of plant is Ammannia coccinea?

Aquatic herb

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