Ceratophyllum muricatum subsp. muricatum
Also known as: Ceratophyllum demersum f. muricatum (Cham.) Hook.fil. +5 more
- Ceratophyllum demersum f. muricatum (Cham.) Hook.fil.
- Ceratophyllum demersum var. muricatum (Cham.) K.Schum.
- Ceratophyllum demersum var. oxycarpum Kuntze
- Ceratophyllum polyacanthum Schur
- Ceratophyllum submersum var. muricatum (Cham.) Wilmot-Dear
- Ceratophyllum tanaiticum Sapjegin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Ceratophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydroannual or hydrosubshrub.
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Ceratophyllum muricatum subsp. muricatum is an aquatic plant belonging to the Ceratophyllaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and the Pacific, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Ceratophyllum muricatum, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Annual
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Papuasia, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Southwestern Pacific, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, China North-Central, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Ghana, India, Jawa, Libya, Malawi, Mozambique, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Philippines, Senegal, Solomon Is., Sudan, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vanuatu
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)
Jamaica
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