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blue mud-plantain

Heteranthera limosa

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The Blue Mud Plantain (Heteranthera limosa) is a species in the genus Heteranthera. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (8 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇲🇰 North Macedonia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Commelinales (Commelinales)

Species

Heteranthera limosa (blue mud-plantain)

Names in Other Languages

French Hétéranthère des marais

Similar Species in Heteranthera

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Grass-Leaf Mud-Plantain

Heteranthera dubia

Least Concern

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Kidneyleaf mudplantain

Heteranthera reniformis

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Mud Plantain

Heteranthera callifolia

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of blue mud-plantain?

The scientific name of blue mud-plantain is Heteranthera limosa. It belongs to the genus Heteranthera.

Where does blue mud-plantain live?

blue mud-plantain is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (8 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Spain.

What family does blue mud-plantain belong to?

blue mud-plantain (Heteranthera limosa) belongs to the genus Heteranthera, which is part of the taxonomic family Pontederiaceae.

What kingdom does blue mud-plantain belong to?

blue mud-plantain (Heteranthera limosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of blue mud-plantain?

The closest relatives of blue mud-plantain in the genus Heteranthera include Grass-Leaf Mud-Plantain, Kidneyleaf mudplantain, Mud Plantain.