Limnophila aquatica

Limnophila aquatica

Taxobox
name = "Limnophila aquatica"


regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Lamiales
familia = Plantaginaceae
genus = "Limnophila"
species = "L. aquatica"
binomial = "Limnophila aquatica"
binomial_authority = (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 25-50 centimetres, and its width can vary from 9-15 centimetres.

References

* [http://www.tropica.dk/productcard_1.asp?id=046 Tropica] - An overview of the plant.
* [http://www.plantgeek.net/plantguide_viewer.php?id=146 Plant Geek] - On caring for the plant.


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