Limnophila aromatica
Finger Grass, Limnophila
Other regional names: Rice Paddy Herb +1 more
- Rice Paddy Herb
- Rice Paddy Marshweed
Also known as: Ambuli gratissima (Blume) Nakai ex Furumi, 1916 +13 more
- Ambuli gratissima (Blume) Nakai ex Furumi, 1916
- Ambulia aromatica Lam.
- Ambulia gratissima (Blume) Nakai ex Furumi
- Antirrhinum aquaticum Lour.
- Gratiola aromatica (Lam.) Pers.
- Limnophila aromaticoides Y.P.Yang & S.H.Yen
- Limnophila chamaedrifolia G.Don
- Limnophila chinensis subsp. aromatica (Lam.) T.Yamaz.
- Limnophila gratissima Blume
- Limnophila punctata Blume
- Limnophila punctata var. subracemosa Benth.
- Stemodia punctata (Blume) F.Muell.
- Terebinthina aromatica (Lam.) Kuntze
- Terebinthina aromatica var. punctata (Blume) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or subshrub.
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Limnophila aromatica (commonly known as Finger Grass or Limnophila) is an annual or shrub within the Plantaginaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Northwestern Pacific, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Laos, Malaya, Nansei-shoto, New Guinea, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Vietnam, Western Australia
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)
New Caledonia