Alternanthera reineckii

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Alternanthera reineckii is a species of aquatic plant in the family Amaranthaceae known as water hedge. Several cultivars are used as ornamental plants in aquaria. It is native to South America.[1]

Alternanthera reineckii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Alternanthera
Species:
A. reineckii
Binomial name
Alternanthera reineckii
Synonyms

Alternanthera cardinalis
Telanthera osiris
Alternanthera rosaefolia

The species populates submerged and semi-aquatic habitats such as marshes, stream banks, and ponds. It grows up to 30cm tall.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Kasselmann, Christel (2020). Aquarium Plants. Teltow, Germany. p. 108. ISBN 978-3-00-064912-7.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)