Family: Lythraceae
Author: Willd.
Bibliography: Hort. Berol. 1: t. 7 (1803)
Year: 1803
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Ammannia
Vegetable: Unknown
Observations: Tropics & Subtropics
Description
Eared redstem, scientifically known as Ammannia auriculata, is a fascinating plant species classified within the family Lythraceae. This plant, first described by the renowned botanist Willd. in 1803, has captivated the attention of botanists for centuries owing to its unique characteristics and broad habitat range.
This species thrives predominantly in tropical and subtropical regions where the climate conditions favor its growth. The eared redstem is well-adapted to these warm and humid environments, which supports its proliferation and survival. The plant’s typical environment includes wetlands and marshy areas, where it plays a critical ecological role by providing habitat for various microorganisms and contributing to the biodiversity of its ecosystem.
Ammannia auriculata is distinguishable by its distinctive red stems, which not only make it recognizable but also impart a certain ornamental value. The plant exhibits an intricate growth pattern with leaves and stems that are adept at conserving moisture, an essential trait for its survival in the sometimes arid locales of the subtropics.
The description of the eared redstem, as drawn by Willd., was first published in Hortus Berolinensis Volume 1, under plate 7 in the year 1803. This early botanical literature remains a pivotal reference for modern botanists and plant enthusiasts studying historical plant descriptions and their subsequent classifications.
In summary, the eared redstem (Ammannia auriculata) remains a significant species within the Lythraceae family, remarkable for its adaptability to tropical and subtropical environments and its documented history that traces back to classical botanical works of the early 19th century.
Common Names
Ita: ammania a fiori peduncolati
Eng: eared redstem, earleaf ammannia
En: Eared redstem, Earleaf ammannia, Wright’s Ammannia
Ar: رجل الحمامه (رِجْل الحَمامه)
It: Ammania a fiori peduncolati
Synonyms
- Ammannia senegalensis var. auriculata ((Willd.) Hiern)
Distribution
- Afghanistan (native)
- Alabama (native)
- Angola (native)
- Argentina Northeast (native)
- Argentina Northwest (native)
- Arizona (native)
- Aruba (native)
- Bahamas (native)
- Benin (native)
- Bolivia (native)
- Botswana (native)
- Brazil Northeast (native)
- Brazil Southeast (native)
- Brazil West-Central (native)
- Burkina (native)
- Burundi (native)
- Cambodia (native)
- Cape Verde (native)
- Central African Repu (native)
- Chad (native)
- China North-Central (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- Colombia (native)
- Congo (native)
- Costa Rica (native)
- Cuba (native)
- Ecuador (native)
- Egypt (native)
- El Salvador (native)
- Eritrea (native)
- Ethiopia (native)
- Guatemala (native)
- Guinea (native)
- Guinea-Bissau (native)
- Haiti (native)
- Honduras (native)
- Illinois (native)
- India (native)
- Iran (native)
- Iraq (native)
- Ivory Coast (native)
- Jamaica (native)
- Kansas (native)
- Kenya (native)
- Leeward Is. (native)
- Malawi (native)
- Mali (native)
- Mauritania (native)
- Mexico Central (native)
- Mexico Gulf (native)
- Mexico Northeast (native)
- Mexico Northwest (native)
- Mexico Southeast (native)
- Mexico Southwest (native)
- Mozambique (native)
- Namibia (native)
- Nebraska (native)
- Nepal (native)
- Netherlands Antilles (native)
- New Mexico (native)
- Nicaragua (native)
- Niger (native)
- Nigeria (native)
- Northern Provinces (native)
- Oklahoma (native)
- Oman (native)
- Pakistan (native)
- Panamá (native)
- Paraguay (native)
- Peru (native)
- Puerto Rico (native)
- Rwanda (native)
- Saudi Arabia (native)
- Senegal (native)
- Sierra Leone (native)
- Solomon Is. (native)
- Somalia (native)
- South Dakota (native)
- Sudan (native)
- Swaziland (native)
- Tadzhikistan (native)
- Tanzania (native)
- Texas (native)
- Thailand (native)
- Togo (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Uganda (native)
- Uruguay (native)
- Uzbekistan (native)
- Venezuela (native)
- Vietnam (native)
- West Himalaya (native)
- Yemen (native)
- Zambia (native)
- Zaïre (native)
- Zimbabwe (native)
- Bulgaria (introduced)
- Greece (introduced)
- Hawaii (introduced)
- Italy (introduced)
- Japan (introduced)
- Kirgizstan (introduced)
- Nansei-shoto (introduced)
- Northern Territory (introduced)
- Queensland (introduced)
- Sardegna (introduced)
- Turkey-in-Europe (introduced)
- Western Australia (introduced)
Additional Images
Flower
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Bart Wursten (cc-by-nc)
Taken Mar 30, 2020 by abdoulaye sawadogo (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Bart Wursten (cc-by-nc)
Taken Feb 28, 2019 by Aunza Nayab (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Bart Wursten (cc-by-nc)
Habit
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Marco Schmidt (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Marco Schmidt (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Bart Wursten (cc-by-nc)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Bart Wursten (cc-by-nc)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Bart Wursten (cc-by-nc)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3188714)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30030870-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Ammannia auriculata Willd.)