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bergia

Scientific Name: Bergia

Family: Elatinaceae

Category: Dicot

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Bergia: A Botanical Overview

The genus Bergia belongs to the waterwort family, Elatinaceae. These plants are often found in tropical and subtropical regions and can sometimes be aquatic.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Bergia
  • Family: Elatinaceae (Waterwort Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Bergia ammannioides Roxb. ex Roth
  • Bergia aestivosa

Species Examples

  • Bergia texana (Texas Bergia)
  • Synonym: Elatine texana (Hook.) Torr. &amp A. Gray
  • Bergia capensis
  • Bergia ammannioides
  • Bergia suffruticosa (Delile) Fenzl (Syn. Bergia odorata Edgew)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Bergia species are found in tropical and temperate regions.
  • Some species, like Bergia texana, are native to western and central United States, including California, and are also found elsewhere in North America.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Plants in the genus Bergia can be annual or perennial herbs.
  • They often exhibit a diffusely branched growth habit and can be either erect or decumbent.
  • They can be both aquatic and terrestrial

Additional Information

  • Bergia is one of two genera recognized within the Elatinaceae family, the other being Elatine.
  • The genus Bergia L. is closely related to the genus Elatine L.
  • Australia has a number of recorded Bergia species.

Further Information

  • ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Bergia
  • The South African National Biodiversity Institute
  • Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
  • USDA Plant Hardiness Map