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Ammannia multiflora

Family: Lythraceae

What it is like

A herb. It is erect and grows each year from seed. It grows 10-60 cm high. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped. They are 3-40 mm long by 1-6 mm wide. The flowers are in groups of 3 or more. The flowers are red, pink and white.

There are 30 Ammania species. They grow in the tropics and subtropics.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in warmer places. It grows in sandy and alluvial soil. It is often along watercourses and near lakes. In Pakistan it grows up to 1,800 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, China, Himalayas, India, Korea, Madagascar, Nepal, Pakistan, Taiwan

How it is used for food

The seeds are crushed to make flour.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bongonimbary, Rongombary, Taboronjazalahy

Synonyms

Ammannia australasica F. Muell.; Ammannia japonica Miq.; Ammannia madagascariensis Boivin ex Tul.; Ammannia parviflora DC.;