Kidney leaf mudplantain
Heteranthera reniformis
family
Pontederiaceae
origin
Exotic
declaration
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Common names
Mud Plantain.
Distinguished by kidney-shaped leaves, non-rosette leaves on a stalk; flowers in spikes of 2-8, spikes about as long as the 0.8-5.5 cm long bract on one side (spathe); filaments of stamens with white hairs.
Impact
Impact
This fast growing anchored aquatic weed quickly invades shallow water courses obstructing stream flow and threatenting infrastructure. Outcompetes native aquatic species forming dense monocultures and impacting on aquatic animal habitat.
Location
Location
Characteristics
Characteristics
Similar Species
Similar Species
This fast growing anchored aquatic weed quickly invades shallow water courses obstructing stream flow and threatenting infrastructure. Outcompetes native aquatic species forming dense monocultures and impacting on aquatic animal habitat.
