Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wormskioldii
ID:
531795

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 7: 42 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531127



Common Names

  • Ammannia wormskioldii
  • Wormskiold's Ammannia
  • Wormskiold's Water-Meal


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Synonyms

  • Ammannia hildebrandtii Koehne [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ammannia wormskioldii has small, yellow 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 wormskioldii is an aquatic species of plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a fast-growing species with small, opposite leaves and small, white flowers. Cultivation and propagation: Ammannia wormskioldii is easily grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in moist soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ammannia wormskioldii

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

Ammannia wormskioldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammannia wormskioldii?

Ammannia wormskioldii

What is the common name of Ammannia wormskioldii?

Wormskiold's Ammannia

What type of plant is Ammannia wormskioldii?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2633846: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.