Ammannia cymosa (Immelman) S.A.Graham & Gandhi

Species

Angiosperms > Myrtales > Lythraceae > Ammannia

Characteristics

Slender, glabrous, probably prostrate annual herb. Bracts 2.2-3.6 x 0.65-1.45 mm; primary bracts longer than calyx. Calyx with large appendages. Petals absent. Stamens 4, included. Style 0.25 mm long.
Life form annual
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Environment

Light -
Soil humidity 4-12
Soil texture 5-8
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

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Distribution

Ammannia cymosa world distribution map, present in Namibia and South Africa

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60461638-2
WFO ID wfo-0001329689
COL ID CT24
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Synonyms

Nesaea cymosa Ammannia cymosa