Elatine ambigua
Asian Waterwort, Pedicellate Three Stamen Waterwort
Also known as: Elatine ambiqua R.Wright +2 more
- Elatine ambiqua R.Wright
- Elatine triandra var. pedicellata Krylov
- Potamopitys ambigua (Wight) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Elatinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydroannual.
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Elatine ambigua (commonly known as Asian waterwort or Pedicellate three-stamen waterwort) is an aquatic annual belonging to the Elatinaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Siberia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Altay, Bangladesh, China South-Central, India, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Vietnam, West Himalaya
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)
Botswana, Bulgaria, California, Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, Finland, France, Hungary, Italy, KwaZulu-Natal, Massachusetts, Namibia, New South Wales, Northern Provinces, Romania, Senegal, South Carolina, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, Virginia