Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 120 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530936
Common Names
- Ammannia baccifera
- Red Ammannia
- Bacopa
Synonyms
- Ammannia apiculata Koehne [unknown]
- Ammannia attenuata Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
- Ammannia attenuata latifolia Koehne [unknown]
- Ammannia attenuata micromerioides Chiov. [unknown]
- Ammannia attenuata vigens Koehne [unknown]
- Ammannia auriculata subsessilis Boiss. [unknown]
- Ammannia baccifera altissima Koehne [unknown]
- Ammannia baccifera contracta Koehne [unknown]
- Ammannia baccifera glauca (Wall. ex Wight & Arn.) Koehne [unknown]
- Ammannia baccifera pseudoaegyptica Koehne [unknown]
- Ammannia baccifera viridis (Hornem.) Koehne [unknown]
- Ammannia densiflora Miq. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Ammannia discolor Nakai [unknown]
- Ammannia glauca Wall. [unknown]
- Ammannia indica Lam. [unknown]
- Ammannia retusa Koehne [unknown]
- Ammannia salicifolia Hiern [unknown]
- Ammannia verticillata Boiss. [unknown]
- Ammannia vescicatoria Roxb. [unknown]
- Ammannia viridis Willd. ex Hornem. [unknown]
- Celosia bicolor Blanco [unknown]
- Celosia nana Blanco [unknown]
- Cryptotheca apetala Blume [unknown]
- Hapalocarpum indicum Miq. [unknown]
- Hapalocarpum vesicatorium Miq. [unknown]
- Ammannia baccifera baccifera [unknown]
- Ammannia vescicatoria Roxburgh [unknown]
Description
Ammannia baccifera (also called berry ammannia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that is native to Asia. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 30-60 cm. It is found in moist, grassy areas and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ammannia baccifera is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ammannia baccifera has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ammannia baccifera can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Ammannia baccifera
Ammannia baccifera can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs, throughout Europe, Asia, and North America.
Ammannia baccifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ammannia baccifera?
Ammannia baccifera
What is the common name of Ammannia baccifera?
Red Ammannia
What type of plant is Ammannia baccifera?
Aquatic herb
Species in the Ammannia genus
Ammannia aegyptiaca,
Ammannia alternifolia,
Ammannia anagalloides,
Ammannia aspera,
Ammannia auriculata,
Ammannia baccifera,
Ammannia coccinea,
Ammannia cordata,
Ammannia crassicaulis,
Ammannia crinipes,
Ammannia debilis,
Ammannia desertorum,
Ammannia dodecandra,
Ammannia elata,
Ammannia gracilis,
Ammannia latifolia,
Ammannia linearipetala,
Ammannia loandensis,
Ammannia multiflora,
Ammannia myriophylloides,
Ammannia nagpurensis,
Ammannia octandra,
Ammannia passerinoides,
Ammannia prieuriana,
Ammannia prostrata,
Ammannia quadriciliata,
Ammannia robusta,
Ammannia sarcophylla,
Ammannia schaeferi,
Ammannia senegalensis,
Ammannia triflora,
Ammannia uniflora,
Ammannia urceolata,
Ammannia verticillata,
Ammannia wormskioldii,
Ammannia calcicola,
Ammannia heterophylla,
Ammannia pauciramosa,
Ammannia pubescens,
Ammannia praetermissa,
Ammannia andongensis,
Ammannia angolensis,
Ammannia angustifolia,
Ammannia arnhemica,
Ammannia aurita,
Ammannia baumii,
Ammannia bequaertii,
Ammannia brevistyla,
Ammannia burttii,
Ammannia cinerea,
Species in the Lythraceae family
Adenaria floribunda,
Ammannia aegyptiaca,
Ammannia alternifolia,
Ammannia anagalloides,
Ammannia aspera,
Ammannia auriculata,
Ammannia baccifera,
Ammannia coccinea,
Ammannia cordata,
Ammannia crassicaulis,
Ammannia crinipes,
Ammannia debilis,
Ammannia desertorum,
Ammannia dodecandra,
Ammannia elata,
Ammannia gracilis,
Ammannia latifolia,
Ammannia linearipetala,
Ammannia loandensis,
Ammannia multiflora,
Ammannia myriophylloides,
Ammannia nagpurensis,
Ammannia octandra,
Ammannia passerinoides,
Ammannia prieuriana,
Ammannia prostrata,
Ammannia quadriciliata,
Ammannia robusta,
Ammannia sarcophylla,
Ammannia schaeferi,
Ammannia senegalensis,
Ammannia triflora,
Ammannia uniflora,
Ammannia urceolata,
Ammannia verticillata,
Ammannia wormskioldii,
Ammannia calcicola,
Ammannia heterophylla,
Ammannia pauciramosa,
Ammannia pubescens,
Ammannia praetermissa,
Ammannia andongensis,
Ammannia angolensis,
Ammannia angustifolia,
Ammannia arnhemica,
Ammannia aurita,
Ammannia baumii,
Ammannia bequaertii,
Ammannia brevistyla,
Ammannia burttii,