Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
teixeirae
ID:
1317280

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 18: 84 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329734





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Description

Ammannia teixeirae (also called Teixeira's 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 teixeirae 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ammannia teixeirae has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ammannia teixeirae is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Ammannia teixeirae

Ammannia teixeirae is native to tropical Africa and Asia.

Ammannia teixeirae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammannia teixeirae?

Ammannia teixeirae

Where is Ammannia teixeirae found?

Ammannia teixeirae is found in Ecuador.

What is the natural habitat of Ammannia teixeirae?

The natural habitat of Ammannia teixeirae is humid montane forests.

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.
Abílio Fernandes (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fern.' in the authors string.