About Water-Fire
Water-Fire (Bergia ammannioides) is a herb belonging to the Elatinaceae family (Waterwort Family). It is typically found in river beds, fallow fields, low-lying areas and coastal sandy wetlands. It occurs across India, Tropical Africa, Afghanistan, Persia, Tropical Asia, Sri Lanka to South China, Formosa and Australia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-April.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Bergia ammannioides
- Genus
- Bergia
- Family
- ELATINACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- River beds, fallow fields, low-lying areas and coastal sandy wetlands
- Distribution
- India, Tropical Africa, Afghanistan, Persia, Tropical Asia, Sri Lanka to South China, Formosa and Australia
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-April
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Elatinaceae
Waterwort Family
Water-Fire belongs to the Elatinaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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