Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
649

Status:
valid

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

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 18: 80 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315103



Common Names

  • Ammannia pubescens
  • Hairy Ammannia
  • Hairy Ammannia


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Synonyms

  • Nesaea pubescens Koehne [unknown]
  • Nesaea hildebrandtii (Baill.) P.E.Berry [unknown]

Description

Ammannia pubescens (also called Downy Ammannia, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, perennial herb that grows in shallow water or on mud flats. It has a reddish stem and small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in soft, downy hairs. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small, round capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Ammannia pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and water gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in moist, shady areas. It has a low-growing habit and can be used to create a lush, green carpet in the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ammannia pubescens has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ammannia pubescens is a perennial aquatic plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of aquatic habitats, including ponds, aquariums, and even in shallow water. It prefers a sunny location and can tolerate a wide range of water temperatures. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist substrate. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and then can be transplanted into the desired location.

Where to Find Ammannia pubescens

Ammannia pubescens is found in the wetlands of India.

Ammannia pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammannia pubescens?

Ammannia pubescens

What is the common name of Ammannia pubescens?

Dwarf Ammannia

What is the natural habitat of Ammannia pubescens?

It is found in shallow water in tropical and subtropical regions

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.