Ammannia auriculata

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Ammannia auriculata
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Lythraceae
Genus: Ammannia
Species:
A. auriculata
Binomial name
Ammannia auriculata

Ammannia auriculata, commonly known as eared redstem, [2] is a species in the family Lythraceae that is found in tropical and subtropicalt areas around much of the world. [1]

The slender and erect herb typically grows to a height of 5 to 40 centimetres (2 to 16 in). It blooms in March producing orange-purple flowers. [3]

In Australia the species is found along the swampy margins of streams in a few scattered areas of the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia extending into the Northern Territory and Queensland where it grows in black loamy soils. [3]

In the United States it is found in Arizona, Louisiana, Texas, South Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico and Mississippi. [2] It is found through much of Central America, Southern Chine and parts of Asia.

It is commonly found as a weed in rice paddies and on damp disturbed areas of soil. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Ghogue, J.-P.; Gupta, A.K. (2020). "Ammannia auriculata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020: e.T164059A140422162. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T164059A140422162.en . Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Ammannia auriculata". Plants database. Lady Bird Johnston Wildflower Centre. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Ammannia auriculata". FloraBase . Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.