Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
HETERANTHERA Ruiz Lopez & Pavon, Fl. Peruv. Prodr. 9. 1794, nom. cons.
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TYPE: Heteranthera reniformis Ruiz Lopez & Pavon
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heteranthera limosa | ||||
| Heteranthera reniformis | Kidneyleaf Mudplantain |
Identification Key
1. Plant with sessile, linear leaves; inflorescences 1-flowered; stamens equal; anthers coiling
1. Plant with some leaves petiolate, the blade generally ovate to reniform or suborbicular; inflorescences of 1-8 flowers; stamens unequal; anthers not coiling
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2. Leaf blades ovate to elliptic, longer than wide, the base rounded to truncate, or subtly subcordate Inflorescences 1-flowered; perianth essentially actinomorphic
2. Leaf blades reniform to suborbicular, the base cordate; inflorescences of 2-8 flowers; perianth zygomorphic
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||