Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
531661

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guill. & Perr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Fl. Seneg. Tent. : 301 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530993



Common Names

  • Ammannia Gracilis
  • Slender Ammannia
  • Graceful Ammannia


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Ammannia gracilis 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

Flower of Ammannia gracilis is small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ammannia gracilis is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-10.

Where to Find Ammannia gracilis

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

Ammannia gracilis FAQ

What are the common names of Ammannia gracilis?

Slender Ammannia

What is the growth habit of Ammannia gracilis?

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

What is the ideal temperature for Ammannia gracilis?

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-2633720: Based on the initial data import
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.