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Pontederia diversifolia

Variableleaf Water Hyacinth
Also known as: Eichhornia diversifolia (Vahl) Urb. +4 more
  • Eichhornia diversifolia (Vahl) Urb.
  • Heteranthera cordata Vahl
  • Heteranthera diversifolia Vahl
  • Heteranthera grandiflora Klotzsch
  • Piaropus diversifolius (Vahl) P.Wilson
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Pontederiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydroannual or helophyte.

Naturally occurring in South America, Pontederia diversifolia (commonly known as Variableleaf Water Hyacinth) is an annual or wetland plant belonging to the Pontederiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Surinam, Venezuela

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Angola, Cambodia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guinea, India, Puerto Rico, Taiwan

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