English Common Name: Water Hyacinth, Lilac Devil Chinese Name / 中文名: 凤眼莲 (Fèng yǎn lián), 布袋莲 (Bùdài lián) Other Local Name: Keladi Bunting (Malaysia) Family Name: Pontederiaceae Scientific Name: Eichhornia crassipes Synonym: Eichhornia crassicaulis, Heteranthera formosa, Piaropus crassipes, Piaropus mesomelas, Pontederia crassicaulis, Pontederia crassipes, Pontederia elongata Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Commelinales > Pontederiaceae (Water Hyacinth Family) > Eichhornia Origin: Tropical America Growth Habit: Shrub Characteristic: A water plant with purplish flower. Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and water pool. Images Location: Penang, Malaysia ![]() ![]() |
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