Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radicans
ID:
1317267

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guill. & Perr.) S.A.Graham & Gandhi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 18: 81 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329721



Common Names

  • Ammannia radicans
  • Clinging Ammannia
  • Clinging Ammannia Grass


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Description

Ammannia radicans (also called Creeping Ammannia, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ammannia radicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and is known for its drought tolerance.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ammannia radicans var. floribunda (Sond.) S.A.Graham & Gandhi
Ammannia radicans var. latifolia (A.Fern.) S.A.Graham & Gandhi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ammannia radicans 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 radicans 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 radicans

Ammannia radicans is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Ammannia radicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammannia radicans?

Ammannia radicans

What is the family of Ammannia radicans?

Lythraceae

What is the origin of Ammannia radicans?

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.
George Samuel Perrottet (1790-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perr.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Antoine Guillemin (1796-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guill.' in the authors string.