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Limnophila aquatica

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Species of flowering plant
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Limnophila aquatica
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Limnophila
Species: L. aquatica
Binomial name
Limnophila aquatica
(Roxb.) Alston

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. 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.

References

  1. "Limnophila aquatica". Aquasabi. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  2. https://www.facebook.com/fishlaboratory (2022-10-05). "Limnophila Aquatica: The Ultimate Care Guide". Retrieved 2023-06-20. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help); External link in |last= (help)
Taxon identifiers
Limnophila aquatica


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