Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
desertorum
ID:
531642

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blatt. & Hallb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 26: 213 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530974



Common Names

  • Desert Ammannia
  • Desert Water-purslane
  • Desert Water-purslane


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Description

Ammannia desertorum (also called Desert Ammannia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in dry, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Ammannia desertorum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ammannia desertorum 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 desertorum 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 desertorum

Ammannia desertorum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Ammannia desertorum FAQ

What are the common names of Ammannia desertorum?

Desert Ammannia

What is the growth habit of Ammannia desertorum?

It is an annual or perennial herb with a prostrate or ascending habit.

What is the ideal temperature for Ammannia desertorum?

It prefers warm temperatures between 60 and 80°F (15-27°C).

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2633703: Based on the initial data import
Ethelbert Blatter (1877-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blatt.' in the authors string.
F. Hallberg (d.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallb.' in the authors string.