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Hygrophila difformis

Water Wisteria
Also known as: Adenosma triflora Roxb. ex Nees +17 more
  • Adenosma triflora Roxb. ex Nees
  • Adenosma uliginosa (L.fil.) Nees
  • Cardanthera difformis (L.fil.) Druce
  • Cardanthera glutinosa Buch.-Ham. ex Nees
  • Cardanthera triflora (Nees) Buch.-Ham. ex Voigt
  • Cardanthera triflora (Roxb. ex Nees) Buch.-Ham.
  • Cardanthera uliginosa (L.fil.) Buch.-Ham.
  • Cardanthera uliginosa (L.fil.) Buch.-Ham. ex Benth.
  • Cardanthera uliginosa Buch.-Ham. ex Nees
  • Cardanthera uliginosa var. birbhumensis Guha
  • Hygrophila difformis (L.fil.) E.Hossain
  • Hygrophila difformis (L.fil.) Sreem. & Bennet
  • Hygrophila heinei Sreem.
  • Hygrophila heinei var. birbhumensis (Guha) H.B.Naithani & S.Biswas
  • Hygrophila helodes Heine
  • Hygrophila pseudopolysperma E.Hossain
  • Hygrophila triflora (Nees) Fosberg & Sachet
  • Ruellia difformis L.fil.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia and Australasia, Hygrophila difformis (commonly known as Water-wisteria) is an annual belonging to the Acanthaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, East Himalaya, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Northern Territory, Queensland, Sri Lanka

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)
Florida

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