Contains 1 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
HYGROPHILA R. Brown, Prodr. 479. 1810.
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TYPE: Hygrophila ringens (Linnaeus) Steudel (Ruellia ringens Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hygrophila polysperma | East Indian Swampweed, Hygro, Miramar-weed, East Indian Hygrophila |
Identification Key
1. Emergent leaves coarsely dentate, the submerged leaves pinnately dissected
1. Emergent and submerged leaves entire to subtly undulate
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2. Petiole usually distinct from the blade, 1-6 cm long; inflorescence pedunculate; flowers pedicellate
2. Petiole absent or grading into the blade, 0-1 cm long; inflorescence and flowers sessile to subsessile
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3. Larger leaves 6-20 cm long, mostly lanceolate to oblanceolate and the apex subacute to acuminate; stamens 4 per flower
3. Larger leaves 1-6 cm long, mostly elliptic to elliptic-oblanceolate and the apex rounded to obtuse; stamens 2 per flower
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||