Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cymosa
ID:
1317235

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Immelman) S.A.Graham & Gandhi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 18: 74 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329689



Common Names

  • Ammannia
  • Cymosa
  • Ammannia Cymosa


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Description

Ammannia cymosa (also called the cymose ammannia, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to Asia, Africa, and Australia. It has a thin, branching stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is typically found growing in moist, sunny areas, such as riverbanks and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ammannia cymosa is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and is known for its ability to tolerate high temperatures and low light. It is also used in water gardens and ponds to provide oxygenation and to reduce algae growth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ammannia cymosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and purple stripes. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ammannia cymosa is a fast-growing, perennial aquatic plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of pH levels and can be grown in water up to 6 inches deep.

Where to Find Ammannia cymosa

Ammannia cymosa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Ammannia cymosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammannia cymosa?

Ammannia cymosa

What is the common name of Ammannia cymosa?

Cymose Ammannia

What type of plant is Ammannia cymosa?

Aquatic plant

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

Shirley Ann Tousch Graham (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Graham' in the authors string.
Kanchi N. Gandhi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gandhi' in the authors string.
Kathleen Leonore Immelman (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Immelman' in the authors string.