Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urceolata
ID:
531786

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 478 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531118



Common Names

  • Ammannia urceolata
  • Urn-Leaved Ammannia
  • Urn-Leaved Water-Meal


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Synonyms

  • Ammannia aegyptiaca Kotschy ex Koehne [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ammannia urceolata 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 urceolata 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 urceolata

Ammannia urceolata can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs, throughout Europe, Asia, and North America.

Ammannia urceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammannia urceolata?

Ammannia urceolata

What is the common name of Ammannia urceolata?

Urceolate Ammannia

What type of plant is Ammannia urceolata?

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