Pontederia africana
Pontederia africana
- Native to:
- Angola | Kenya | Malawi | Mozambique | South Africa | South Sudan | Sudan-South Sudan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Pontederiaceae
- Genus:
- Pontederia
- Species:
- Pontederia africana
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Aquatic
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, purple
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
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