Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pernambucense
ID:
531554

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eb.Fisch., S.Vogel & A.V.Lopes

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 110: 529 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530886

Common Names

  • Ameroglossum pernambucense
  • Pernambuco Ameroglossum
  • Ameroglossum

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Description

Ameroglossum pernambucense (also called Pernambuco Water-plantain, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow waters.

Uses & Benefits

Ameroglossum pernambucense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ameroglossum pernambucense has small yellow flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ameroglossum pernambucense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and will tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers and is suitable for rock gardens.

Where to Find Ameroglossum pernambucense

Ameroglossum pernambucense can be found in Brazil.

Ameroglossum pernambucense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ameroglossum pernambucense?

Ameroglossum pernambucense

What is the common name of Ameroglossum pernambucense?

Pernambuco Ameroglossum

Where is Ameroglossum pernambucense found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Stefan Vogel (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Vogel' in the authors string.
Adriana V. Lopes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.V.Lopes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319189-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].