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Hydrolea palustris

Also known as: Bacopa alternifolia Engl. +9 more
  • Bacopa alternifolia Engl.
  • Hydrolea glabra Schumach. & Thonn.
  • Hydrolea glabra var. hirsutior Brand
  • Hydrolea guineensis Choisy
  • Hydrolea madagascariensis Choisy
  • Hydrolea palustris (Aubl.) Raeusch.
  • Nama glabra (Schum.) Kuntze
  • Reichelia guianensis Spreng.
  • Reichelia palustris (Aubl.) J.F.Gmel.
  • Sagonea palustris Aubl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Hydroleaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Hydrolea palustris is an annual belonging to the Hydroleaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Benin, Burkina, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Zaïre

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)
Brazil North, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, French Guiana

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