Alternanthera reineckii

Alternanthera reineckii is a species of aquatic plant in the family Amaranthaceae known as water hedge. Several cultivars are used as ornamental plants in aquaria. It is native to South America.^[1]

Alternanthera reineckii
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Amaranthaceae
Genus:	Alternanthera
Species:	A. reineckii
Binomial name
Alternanthera reineckii Briq.
Synonyms
Alternanthera cardinalis Telanthera osiris Alternanthera rosaefolia

The species populates submerged and semi-aquatic habitats such as marshes, stream banks, and ponds. It grows up to 30cm tall.^[1]