Althenia australis (j.Drumm. ex Harv.) Asch.

Species

Angiosperms > Alismatales > Potamogetonaceae > Althenia

Characteristics

Monoecious annual. Leaves held close to stem; sheath with small auricles above; blade linear, gradually tapering above,
Life form annual
Growth form herb
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Environment

Grows in fresh,shallow, mostly temporary waters of swamps, depressions and dams in water to 4  deep. 
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-11

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Distribution

Althenia australis world distribution map, present in Australia

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:602830-1
WFO ID wfo-0000759375
COL ID 6PBQM
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Synonyms

Hexatheca australis Lepilaena australis Althenia australis