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]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Lythraceae |
| Genus: | Ammannia |
| Species: | A. auriculata |
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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 Alabama,[4] 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]
References
- 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.
- "Ammannia auriculata". Plants database. Lady Bird Johnston Wildflower Centre. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- "Ammannia auriculata". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- Willdenow, Hort. Berol. 1: 7, pl. 7. 1803.