Eichhornia azurea (Sw.) Kunth (Enum. Pl. 4: 129. 1843.)
Localities: West Indies (native), Greater Antilles [ Cuba (native), Hispaniola (native)[ Dominican Republic,], ], North America (exotic (Mexico)), Mexico (native), Central America (native), South America (native),
Common Names: Boniatillo de agua (Cuba), Boniatillo morado (Cuba), Flor de agua (Cuba), Flor de cuchareta (Cuba), Flor de gallareta (Cuba), Hierba de jicotea (Cuba), Jacinto chino (Cuba), Jacinto de agua (Cuba),
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