Nechamandra alternifolia
Nechamandra
Also known as: Lagarosiphon alternifolia (Roxb. ex Wight) Druce +4 more
- Lagarosiphon alternifolia (Roxb. ex Wight) Druce
- Lagarosiphon roxburghii (Planch.) Benth.
- Nechamandra roxburghii Planch.
- Vallisneria alternifolia Roxb.
- Vallisneria alternifolia Roxb. ex Wight
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Hydrocharitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydrosubshrub.
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, Nechamandra alternifolia (commonly known as Nechamandra) is an aquatic plant belonging to the Hydrocharitaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China Southeast, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Socotra, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
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)
Sudan