Leaf pondweed is a water-loving herb with distinctive arrowhead-shaped leaves, often found thriving along marshes or water bodies, indicating its preference for wet, boggy environments. This aquatic plant blooms with delicate violet flowers composed of six petals, which are a draw for pollinators. The hastate, or spear-like, leaf shape is an identifier, along with its penchant for forming dense mats on the water's surface, demonstrating its role as a primary colonizer in its native habitat.
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Habitat of Leaf pondweed
Freshwater pools, mudflats in rivers, ditches, rice fields, canal banks, sluggish streams, silted-up meanders, swamps, open drains.
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Distribution Map of Leaf pondweed
Native to various regions across the Asian continent, leaf pondweed thrives predominantly in tropical and subtropical zones. While actively cultivated, leaf pondweed is sometimes thought to be naturalized in areas beyond its indigenous range. In certain regions where leaf pondweed is introduced, it may have an impact on local ecosystems, though evidence of widespread disruption is limited. This plant holds a diverse presence, both in areas of origin and where it has been introduced and cultivated.
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15-20 cm
Best to settle leaf pondweed in its new abode as the chill of winter wanes, from the awakening of early spring until the vibrant crescendo of late spring. Select a sun-dappled spot with moist soil. Friendly reminder: ensure ample space for growth!
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Leaf pondweed
Monochoria hastata
Also known as: Arrow-leaved monochoria
Leaf pondweed is a water-loving herb with distinctive arrowhead-shaped leaves, often found thriving along marshes or water bodies, indicating its preference for wet, boggy environments. This aquatic plant blooms with delicate violet flowers composed of six petals, which are a draw for pollinators. The hastate, or spear-like, leaf shape is an identifier, along with its penchant for forming dense mats on the water's surface, demonstrating its role as a primary colonizer in its native habitat.
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Distribution of Leaf pondweed
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Habitat of Leaf pondweed
Freshwater pools, mudflats in rivers, ditches, rice fields, canal banks, sluggish streams, silted-up meanders, swamps, open drains.
Northern Hemisphere
South Hemisphere
Distribution Map of Leaf pondweed
Native to various regions across the Asian continent, leaf pondweed thrives predominantly in tropical and subtropical zones. While actively cultivated, leaf pondweed is sometimes thought to be naturalized in areas beyond its indigenous range. In certain regions where leaf pondweed is introduced, it may have an impact on local ecosystems, though evidence of widespread disruption is limited. This plant holds a diverse presence, both in areas of origin and where it has been introduced and cultivated.
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