Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linearipetala
ID:
531683

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Fern. & Diniz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 33: 22 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531015



Common Names

  • Ammannia Linearipetala
  • Linear-petalled Ammannia
  • Linear-petal Ammannia


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Description

Ammannia linearipetala (also called Linear-petalled 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 linearipetala 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 linearipetala 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 linearipetala is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and 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 linearipetala

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

Ammannia linearipetala FAQ

What are the common names of Ammannia linearipetala?

Linear-petal Ammannia

What is the growth habit of Ammannia linearipetala?

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

What is the ideal temperature for Ammannia linearipetala?

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-2633740: Based on the initial data import
Abílio Fernandes (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fern.' in the authors string.
Manuel (de) Assunção Diniz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diniz' in the authors string.