Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kilimandscharica
ID:
1317249

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 18: 76 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329703



Common Names

  • Ammannia
  • Kilimandscharica
  • Ammannia Kilimandscharica


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Description

Ammannia kilimandscharica (also called the Kilimandscharica Ammannia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually near streams or ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Ammannia kilimandscharica 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ammannia kilimandscharica var. hispidula (Rolfe) S.A.Graham & Gandhi
Ammannia kilimandscharica var. ngongensis (Verdc.) S.A.Graham & Gandhi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white flowers with four petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Long, thin stems with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ammannia kilimandscharica is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ammannia kilimandscharica

Ammannia kilimandscharica is native to East Africa.

Ammannia kilimandscharica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammannia kilimandscharica?

Ammannia kilimandscharica

What is the family of Ammannia kilimandscharica?

Lythraceae

What is the origin of Ammannia kilimandscharica?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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.
Bernhard Adalbert Emil Koehne (1848-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koehne' in the authors string.