Heteranthera reniformis
Kidneyleaf Mudplantain, Mud Plantain
Also known as: Buchosia aquatica Vell. +12 more
- Buchosia aquatica Vell.
- Buchozia aquatica Vell.
- Heterandra reniformis (Ruiz & Pav.) P.Beauv.
- Heteranthera acuta Vahl
- Heteranthera acuta Willd.
- Heteranthera reniformis var. conjungens O.Schwarz
- Heteranthera virginicus Steud.
- Leptanthus peruvianus Pers.
- Leptanthus reniformis (Ruiz & Pav.) Michx.
- Leptanthus virginicus Pers.
- Phrynium reniforme (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze
- Phrynium reniforme var. acutum (Willd.) Kuntze
- Schollera reniformis (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pontederiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydroannual or helophyte.
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Heteranthera reniformis (commonly known as Kidneyleaf mudplantain or Mud plantain) is an annual or wetland plant belonging to the Pontederiaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northern South America, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Connecticut, Costa Rica, Cuba, Delaware, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Florida, Georgia, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Illinois, Indiana, Jamaica, Kentucky, Leeward Is., Louisiana, Maryland, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Nicaragua, North Carolina, Ohio, Panama, Paraguay, Pennsylvania, Peru, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Virginia, West Virginia, Windward Is.
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)
Bulgaria, Greece, Hawaii, Italy, Portugal, Spain