Freshwater
Dianthera americana
Acanthaceae
Facts
Care
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Range
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Description
Dianthera americana, commonly known as the American water-willow, is an herbaceous, aquatic flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. This perennial species is native to North America, and can typically be found in abundance throughout the eastern half of the continent along shorelines, in lakes or ponds, or in the shallow riffles of streams and rivers. The species has biological interest because of its unusual vegetative reproduction and historical association with mosquito breeding.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Dianthera ensiformis
- Dianthera formosa
- Dianthera heterophyla
- Dianthera linearifolia
- Dianthera longifolia
- Dianthera repanda
Articles
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How to set up a Central American aquarium5 min read
Hard, alkaline water, sand and rock: an aquarium from the rivers and lakes of Mexico and Central America, with cichlids and livebearers.
How to set up a North American aquarium5 min read
Streams and ponds in North America are often cool. How to set up an aquarium without a heater, with pygmy sunfish, shiners and darters.
How to care for aquarium plants3 min read
Light, nutrients and CO₂ in balance, low tech versus high tech, and how to read from the leaves what your plants are missing.