Heteranthera reniformis Ruiz & Pav. (Fl. Peruv. 1: 43. 1798.)
Localities: West Indies (native), Lesser Antilles (native) [Antigua, ], Greater Antilles [Jamaica (native), Cuba (native), Hispaniola (native)[ Dominican Republic,], Puerto Rico (native)[], ], North America (native), Mexico (native), Central America (native), South America (native),
Common Names: Lovaro de agua (Dominican Republic), Yerba de pata (Dominican Republic), Yerba de plato (Dominican Republic),
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Last edited 24 Jan 07