Freshwater
Alternanthera reineckii
Amaranthaceae
Facts
Care
- Growth form
- Under water
- Placement
- Midground
- Light
- Medium
- CO₂
- Helps
- Growth
- Medium
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Height
- Up to 40 cm
Range
More about the species
Description
Alternanthera reineckii is a species of aquatic plant in the family Amaranthaceae known as water hedge. Several cultivars are used as ornamental plants in aquaria. It is native to South America. The species populates submerged and semi-aquatic habitats such as marshes, stream banks, and ponds. It grows up to 30cm tall.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Achyranthes reineckii
Articles
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