Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
531696

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 447 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531028



Common Names

  • Ammannia Multiflora
  • Many-flowered Ammannia
  • Many-flower Ammannia


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Synonyms

  • Ammannia australasica F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Ammannia japonica Miq. [unknown]
  • Ammannia madagascariensis Boivin ex Tul. [unknown]
  • Ammannia microcarpa DC. [unknown]
  • Ammannia multiflora decipiens Koehne [unknown]
  • Ammannia multiflora parviflora (DC.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Ammannia multiflora ramosissima Koehne [unknown]
  • Ammannia parviflora DC. [unknown]
  • Ammannia senegalensis multiflora Hiern [unknown]

Description

Ammannia multiflora (also called Many-flowered 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 multiflora is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and aquariums. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Ammannia multiflora 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 multiflora 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 multiflora

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

Ammannia multiflora FAQ

What are the common names of Ammannia multiflora?

Many-flowered Ammannia

What is the growth habit of Ammannia multiflora?

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

What is the ideal temperature for Ammannia multiflora?

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