Pontederia africana
Also known as: Monochoria africana (Solms) N.E.Br. +2 more
- Monochoria africana (Solms) N.E.Br.
- Monochoria vaginalis subsp. africana Solms
- Monochoria vaginalis var. africana Solms
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pontederiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydroannual.
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Pontederia africana is an aquatic annual belonging to the Pontederiaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Sudan