Hygrophila angustifolia
Also known as: Hygrophila salicifolia var. angustifolia (R.Br.) Kuntze
- Hygrophila salicifolia var. angustifolia (R.Br.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydrosubshrub or subshrub.
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Hygrophila angustifolia is an aquatic plant within the Acanthaceae family. It originates in Tropical Asia and Australasia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Lesser Sunda Is., New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New Zealand North