Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nagpurensis
ID:
531701

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Mathew & M.P.Nayar

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 31: 158 (1989 publ. 1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531033



Common Names

  • Ammannia Nagpurensis
  • Nagpur Ammannia
  • Nagpur Rush


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Description

Ammannia nagpurensis (also called Nagpur 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 nagpurensis 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 nagpurensis 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 nagpurensis 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 nagpurensis

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

Ammannia nagpurensis FAQ

What are the common names of Ammannia nagpurensis?

Nagpur Ammannia

What is the growth habit of Ammannia nagpurensis?

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

What is the ideal temperature for Ammannia nagpurensis?

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-2633757: Based on the initial data import
Madhavan Parameswaran Nayar (1932-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Nayar' in the authors string.
Thomas Mathew (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Mathew' in the authors string.