🌿Native Nature

common water hyacinth

Pontederia crassipes

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Commelinales ›Family: Pontederiaceae ›Genus: Pontederia

About

Eichhornia crassipes, commonly known as common water hyacinth, is an aquatic plant native to the Amazon basin, and is often a highly problematic invasive species outside its native range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of common water hyacinth?
The scientific name of common water hyacinth is Pontederia crassipes.
What kingdom does common water hyacinth belong to?
common water hyacinth belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does common water hyacinth belong to?
common water hyacinth belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does common water hyacinth belong to?
common water hyacinth belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does common water hyacinth belong to?
common water hyacinth belongs to the order Commelinales.
What family does common water hyacinth belong to?
common water hyacinth belongs to the family Pontederiaceae.
What genus does common water hyacinth belong to?
common water hyacinth belongs to the genus Pontederia.