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Ammannia senegalensis
Scientific Name: Ammannia senegalensis
Family: Lythraceae
Category: Dicot
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Ammannia senegalensis
Ammannia senegalensis, commonly known as copper leaf ammania or Red Ammannia, is a flowering plant admired for its potential to develop cognac-brown leaves under proper lighting and nutrient conditions. It is frequently used in aquascaping.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is often grown in aquariums.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ammannia senegalensis Lam.
- Family: Lythraceae
- Synonyms:
- Ammannia filiformis De Candolle
- Ammannia salsuginosa Guillemin
- Ammannia diffusa (synonym of Ammannia gracilis per the text, but Ammannia gracilis is listed as a synonym of Ammannia senegalensis)
- Taxonomic Serial Number: 895363
- Infraspecific Taxon:
- Ammannia senegalensis fo. typica (Lam.) Koehne
- Ammannia senegalensis var. brasiliensis A.St.-Hil.
- Ammannia senegalensis f. indica Blatt. & Hall.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to western Senegal and East Tropical Africa.
- Grows as a weed in rice paddies.
- The form Ammannia senegalensis indica is confined to Nasik, Satara, and Pune in India.
Ecological Role
- Recorded as weedy in rice fields.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is an amphibious plant, suitable for both aquatic and terrestrial environments.
- It develops cognac-brown leaves under sufficient lighting and nutrient supply.
- The plant can be used as a background element in aquascapes.
Cultivation
- Prefers soft water.
- Can withstand temperatures from 53.6°F to 86°F.
- Optimum growth temperature is 71.6°F to 82.4°F.
Quirky Facts
- The plant is sometimes referred to as "Cognacplant" due to the cognac-brown color its leaves can develop.
Further Information
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)
- African Plants Database
- Tropicos database
- USDA Plant Hardiness Map