Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
senegalensis
ID:
531758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 312 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531090



Common Names

  • Ammannia senegalensis
  • Senegal Ammannia
  • Senegal Water-Meal


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Synonyms

  • Lythrum filiforme Perr. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Lythrum semiamplexans Ruiz ex Koehne [unknown]
  • Lythrum ramosum Perr. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Lythrum multiflorum Perr. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Ammannia diffusa Willd. [unknown]
  • Ammannia filiformis DC. [unknown]
  • Ammannia floribunda Guill. & Perr. [unknown]
  • Ammannia salsuginosa Guill. & Perr. [unknown]
  • Ammannia senegalensis confertiflora Koehne [unknown]
  • Ammannia senegalensis diffusa (Willd.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Ammannia senegalensis filiformis (DC.) Hiern [unknown]
  • Ammannia senegalensis perrottetiana Koehne [unknown]
  • Ammannia senegalensis salsuginosa (Guill. & Perr.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Ammannia senegalensis floribunda (Guill. & Perr.) Koehne [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ammannia senegalensis var. ondongana (Koehne) Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ammannia senegalensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ammannia senegalensis is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is not always reliable.

Where to Find Ammannia senegalensis

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

Ammannia senegalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammannia senegalensis?

Ammannia senegalensis

What is the common name of Ammannia senegalensis?

Senegal Ammannia

What type of plant is Ammannia senegalensis?

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,