Nechamandra

Nechamandra alternifolia

Native to:
Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Socotra, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Hydrocharitaceae
Genus:
Nechamandra
Species:
Nechamandra alternifolia
USDA Symbol:
NEAL2

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
nutrient-rich, silty or clayey soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Commonly found in freshwater habitats