Biology:Limnophila aquatica
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
Limnophila aquatica | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Plantaginaceae |
Genus: | Limnophila |
Species: | L. aquatica
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Binomial name | |
Limnophila aquatica (Roxb.) Alston
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Limnophila aquatica, known commonly as the giant ambulia, is a plant belonging to the family Plantaginaceae. Limnophila aquatica grows naturally in Asia, Sri Lanka and India and is characterised by its fine leaves and bushy, pine-like appearance.[1] It grows best in medium or very high lighting, preferably in acidic soil. It can grow to a height of 9-20 inches, and its width can vary from 3-6 inches.[2]
References
Wikidata ☰ Q5237887 entry
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limnophila aquatica.
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