Genus Ammannia
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Widespread across Tropical Asia and natively found in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Temperate Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, the genus Ammannia, a member of the Lythraceae family, is a group comprising 137 taxa. Members of this group are primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical regions. It features a mix of shrubs and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 137 taxa (108 base species, 29 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (111), Tropical Asia (18), Australasia (12)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (92), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (17), Subtropical (15)
- Dominant Forms: Annuals & Biennials (60), Shrubs (45), Herbaceous Perennials (13)
137 taxa found