Ammannia multiflora
Ammannia multiflora Roxb.
Ammannia multiflora, also known as many-flower ammannia and jerry-jerry in Victoria, is a species in the Lythraceae family. It is distributed across Asia, tropical and sub-tropical Africa, and Australia. This plant is typically found in shallow water and damp, heavy soils.
Description
Ammannia multiflora, described by Roxb. in 1820, belongs to the genus Ammannia within the Lythraceae family. It is a widespread species found in Asia, tropical and sub-tropical Africa, and Australia. The plant is commonly associated with wetland habitats, including shallow water and damp, heavy soils. It is known by the common names many-flower ammannia and jerry-jerry in Victoria.
Synonyms
Ammannia australasicaAmmannia japonicaAmmannia madagascariensisAmmannia microcarpaAmmannia multiflora f. decipiensAmmannia multiflora var. parvifloraAmmannia multiflora f. ramosissimaAmmannia parvifloraAmmannia senegalensis var. multiflora
