Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
531737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (Z, Turicensis) 1842: [1] (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531069



Common Names

  • Ammannia Robusta
  • Robust Ammannia
  • Robust Rush


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Synonyms

  • Ammannia alcalina Blank. [unknown]
  • Ammannia coccinea robusta (Heer & Regel) Koehne [unknown]
  • Ammannia sanguinolenta robusta (Heer) Koehne [unknown]

Description

Ammannia robusta (also called Redstem Ammannia, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a creeping stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in shallow water and in wet soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ammannia robusta is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Ammannia robusta 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 robusta 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 robusta

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

Ammannia robusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammannia robusta?

Ammannia robusta

What is the common name of Ammannia robusta?

Robust Ammannia

What type of plant is Ammannia robusta?

Aquatic herb

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