Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baccifera
ID:
531604

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

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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.

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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,

References