Heteranthera zosterifolia
Heteranthera zosterifolia Mart.
Heteranthera zosterifolia is a species in the family Pontederiaceae, first described in 1824 by Mart. It is native to the Neotropical region and has a distribution that includes Brazil (Northeast, Southeast, and South), Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina (Northeast and Northwest), Bolivia, and Austria.
Description
This aquatic or semi-aquatic plant is part of the Pontederiaceae family, commonly known as the water hyacinth family. It is found across several South American countries, including Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, and Bolivia, as well as in Austria. The species was first published in 1824 and is recognized by its distinct morphology adapted to wetland habitats.
Distribution
BR · Neotropical · Austria · Argentina Northeast · Argentina Northwest · Bolivia · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Paraguay · Uruguay
Synonyms
Heteranthera ostenianaSchollera zosterifolia
