Monochoria was originally a genus of aquatic plants in the water hyacinth family, Pontederiaceae.

Monochoria, represented by ten species (listed below).

Its species are native to tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

They produce leaves on long petioles and some are cultivated for their attractive flowers.

[1] Plants from this species have been utilized in the creation of traditional herbal treatments, food, and cosmetics for a very long time.