Manyflower Redstem
Ammannia multiflora
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Caroline Is., China, Comoros, DR Congo, Egypt, Guam, Hainan, India, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, Philippines, Socotra, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Tadzhikistan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lythraceae
- Genus:
- Ammannia
- Species:
- Ammannia multiflora
- USDA Symbol:
- AMMU6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, wetland birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich clay or loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- often found in wetlands or marshy areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require moist to wet conditions and warm temperatures for germination. Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI