Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minima
ID:
1317254

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 18: 78 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329708



Common Names

  • Ammannia
  • Minima
  • Ammannia Minima


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Description

Ammannia minima (also called the Minima 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 minima 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

The flower of Ammannia minima is small, white and has four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ammannia minima is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and can be sown directly into the soil. Division should be done in early spring or fall. The plant can be divided into several sections and each section can be planted in a new location.

Where to Find Ammannia minima

Ammannia minima is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Ammannia minima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammannia minima?

Ammannia minima

What is the family of Ammannia minima?

Lythraceae

What is the origin of Ammannia minima?

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.
Kathleen Leonore Immelman (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Immelman' in the authors string.