Family: Lythraceae
Author: L.
Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 120 (1753)
Year: 1753
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Ammannia
Vegetable: False
Observations: Africa, Trop. & Subtrop. Asia to Australia
Description
Monarch redstem, scientifically known as Ammannia baccifera, is a fascinating species belonging to the Lythraceae family. This plant was first documented in 1753 in the seminal work Species Plantarum by the renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus, where it holds a prominent place in the botanical literature.
The Monarch redstem thrives in a variety of climates, with its natural habitat spanning across Africa, tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, and extending all the way to Australia. This widespread geographical range reflects the plant’s adaptability to different environmental conditions, making it a resilient species of significant ecological importance.
The plant itself is characterized by its vibrant red stems, which stand out in the natural landscapes it inhabits. This distinctive feature not only adds to the visual appeal of the ecosystems but also serves as an identifying trait for botanists and plant enthusiasts alike.
In terms of ecological role, Ammannia baccifera is an integral component of its native habitats. It often populates wetlands and areas with moist soils, contributing to the biodiversity and stability of these ecosystems. The plant’s growth patterns and interaction with local fauna highlight its role in maintaining ecological balance.
Overall, the Monarch redstem is a plant of both aesthetic beauty and ecological significance, with a rich botanical history and a wide geographical distribution that underscores its adaptability and resilience in the natural world.
Common Names
Eng: monarch redstem, blistering ammania
En: Monarch redstem, Blistering Ammania
Ar: رجل الحمامه (رِجْل الحَمامه)
He: אמניה מצרית
Pt-br: Amania
Synonyms
- Ammannia indica (Lam.)
- Hapalocarpum indicum ((Lam.) Miq.)
- Hapalocarpum vesicatorium ((Roxb.) Miq.)
- Cryptotheca apetala (Blume)
- Celosia bicolor (Blanco)
- Ammannia baccifera var. micromerioides ((Chiov.) Cufod.)
- Ammannia attenuata var. latifolia (Koehne)
- Ammannia salicifolia (Hiern)
- Ammannia auriculata var. subsessilis (Boiss.)
- Ammannia viridis (Willd. ex Hornem.)
- Ammannia apiculata (Koehne)
- Ammannia vescicatoria (Roxb.)
- Ammannia baccifera subsp. aegyptiaca ((Willd.) Koehne)
- Ammannia attenuata (Hochst. ex A.Rich.)
- Ammannia attenuata var. micromerioides (Chiov.)
- Ammannia baccifera f. altissima (Koehne)
- Ammannia glauca (Wall. ex Wight & Arn.)
- Ammannia retusa (Koehne)
- Ammannia baccifera subsp. contracta (Koehne)
- Ammannia attenuata f. vigens (Koehne)
- Ammannia attenuata f. perattenuata (Koehne)
- Ammannia baccifera f. pseudoaegyptica (Koehne)
- Ammannia discolor (Nakai)
- Ammannia baccifera f. genuina (Koehne)
- Ammannia baccifera f. glauca ((Wall. ex Wight & Arn.) Koehne)
- Ammannia baccifera subsp. viridis ((Hornem.) Koehne)
- Ammannia baccifera f. typica (Koehne)
Distribution
- Afghanistan (native)
- Angola (native)
- Assam (native)
- Bangladesh (native)
- Benin (native)
- Botswana (native)
- Burkina (native)
- Burundi (native)
- Cambodia (native)
- Cameroon (native)
- Cape Provinces (native)
- Central African Repu (native)
- Chad (native)
- China North-Central (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- Djibouti (native)
- East Himalaya (native)
- Egypt (native)
- Eritrea (native)
- Ethiopia (native)
- Free State (native)
- Ghana (native)
- India (native)
- Iran (native)
- Iraq (native)
- Ivory Coast (native)
- Jawa (native)
- Kenya (native)
- Laccadive Is. (native)
- Laos (native)
- Lesser Sunda Is. (native)
- Madagascar (native)
- Malawi (native)
- Malaya (native)
- Mali (native)
- Maluku (native)
- Mauritania (native)
- Mauritius (native)
- Mozambique (native)
- Myanmar (native)
- Namibia (native)
- Nepal (native)
- New Guinea (native)
- Nigeria (native)
- North Caucasus (native)
- Northern Provinces (native)
- Northern Territory (native)
- Oman (native)
- Pakistan (native)
- Palestine (native)
- Philippines (native)
- Queensland (native)
- Rodrigues (native)
- Rwanda (native)
- Réunion (native)
- Saudi Arabia (native)
- Senegal (native)
- Socotra (native)
- Somalia (native)
- South Australia (native)
- South European Russi (native)
- Sri Lanka (native)
- Sudan (native)
- Sulawesi (native)
- Sumatera (native)
- Swaziland (native)
- Tadzhikistan (native)
- Taiwan (native)
- Tanzania (native)
- Thailand (native)
- Togo (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Turkmenistan (native)
- Uganda (native)
- Uzbekistan (native)
- Vietnam (native)
- West Himalaya (native)
- Western Australia (native)
- Yemen (native)
- Zambia (native)
- Zaïre (native)
- Zimbabwe (native)
- Andaman Is. (introduced)
- Greece (introduced)
- Jamaica (introduced)
- Japan (introduced)
- Leeward Is. (introduced)
- Nicobar Is. (introduced)
- Puerto Rico (introduced)
- Trinidad-Tobago (introduced)
- Windward Is. (introduced)
Additional Images
Leaf
Taken Jul 9, 2020 by Santhosh Kumar (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 20, 2022 by Mohammad Zaman (cc-by-sa)
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Taken Feb 8, 2022 by Suresh S (cc-by-sa)
Taken Dec 28, 2021 by Shreedevi S (cc-by-sa)
Flower
Taken Oct 20, 2022 by Mohammad Zaman (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 20, 2022 by Mohammad Zaman (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 20, 2022 by Mohammad Zaman (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 18, 2021 by Shaikh sara (cc-by-sa)
Taken Dec 28, 2021 by Shreedevi S (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Nov 20, 2004 by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Anthony G. Miller (cc-by-nc)
Taken Nov 20, 2004 by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Anthony G. Miller (cc-by-nc)
Taken Nov 20, 2004 by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Anthony G. Miller (cc-by-nc)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3188716)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:552663-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Ammannia baccifera L.)
