Ammannia multiflora
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Basic Information
Family: Lythraceae
Genus: ammannia
Plant ID (slug): ammannia-multiflora
Numeric ID: 4693
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Ammannia multiflora is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Tropical and Sub-Tropical Asia, Africa and Australia.
Habitats
Bog Garden; Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Seed - cooked. It is usually ground into a powder and used in making a cake[144].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Ammannia multiflora PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Ammannia multiflora is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.