Ammannia multiflora
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Jerry-jerry
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAmmannia multiflora, commonly known as many-flower ammannia and jerry-jerry in Victoria, is a species in the family Lythraceae. It is widespread in Asia, tropical and sub-tropical Africa and Australia. It can be found in shallow water and damp heavy soils.
Description
A herb. It is erect and grows each year from seed. It grows 10-60 cm high. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped. They are 3-40 mm long by 1-6 mm wide. The flowers are in groups of 3 or more. The flowers are red, pink and white.
Edible Uses
Seed - cooked. It is usually ground into a powder and used in making a cake. The tiny seeds are around 0.2mm long, contained in a red-brown or red-wine coloured capsule that is around 1.5mm in diameter.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are crushed to make flour.
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Medicinal Uses
None known.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in warmer places. It grows in sandy and alluvial soil. It is often along watercourses and near lakes. In Pakistan it grows up to 1,800 m altitude.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Australia, China, Himalayas, India, Korea, Madagascar, Nepal, Pakistan, Taiwan,
Cultivation
Ammannia multiflora is native of tropical and subtropical regions in Africa, Asia and Australia, where it is often found as a weed of cultivated land, especially ricefields. It has spread as a weed of rice into warm temperate regions of Asia. The plant is a weed of cultivated land, especially rice fields.
Other Uses
None known.
Notes
There are 30 Ammania species. They grow in the tropics and subtropics.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Bongonimbary, Rongombary, Taboronjazalahy
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