Monochoria

Monochoria
Monochoria korsakowii
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Monocots
Clade:Commelinids
Order:Commelinales
Family:Pontederiaceae
Genus:Monochoria
C. Presl, 1827

Monochoria is a genus of aquatic plants in the water hyacinth family, Pontederiaceae. Species of this genus are native to tropical and subtropical Asia and Africa. They live in the water or in wet soils. They produce leaves on long petioles and some are cultivated for their attractive flowers.

Selected species

  • Monochoria africana N.E. Br., 1901
  • Monochoria cyanea (F. Muell.) F. Muell., 1872
  • Monochoria elata Ridl., 1918
  • Monochoria hastata (L.) Solms, 1883
  • Monochoria korsakowii Regel & Maack, 1861
  • Monochoria vaginalis (Burm. f.) C. Presl, 1827

References

    Data related to Monochoria at Wikispecies


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