Biology:Aponogeton longiplumulosus
| Aponogeton longiplumulosus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Aponogetonaceae |
| Genus: | Aponogeton |
| Species: | A. longiplumulosus
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| Binomial name | |
| Aponogeton longiplumulosus H. Bruggen
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Aponogeton longiplumulosus is a submerged aquatic plant that is native to Madagascar . It possesses an elongated rhizome 2–3 cm in diameter. The leaves are an olive green-brown, 8 - 14 inches (20–35 cm) long and 2.5 inches (6 cm) broad, with a fluted margin and a petiole up to about 24 inches (60 cm) long. No floating leaves are formed. New leaf colour forms have been introduced recently. The flowers are a dark violet in colour.[1]
Cultivation and uses
Aponogeton longiplumulosus is a beautiful aquarium plant and makes no special demands as to water quality though it thrives best in soft water in a medium to bright light. A rich substrate encourages growth and additional CO
2 is beneficial. Under good conditions it will flower frequently. It does have dormant periods which last a few weeks. It is often used for larger aquariums. It is propagated by seed, but it has been reported to be difficult to germinate.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ van Bruggen, H. W. E. (1985). "Monograph of the genus Aponogeton (Aponogetonaceae)". Bibliotheca Botanica (Stuttgart: E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung) 33 (137): i-viii, 1–76. ISBN 978-3-510-48008-1. ISSN 0067-7892. http://www.schweizerbart.de/publications/detail/isbn/9783510480081/Monograph-of-the-genus-Aponogeton-Aponogetonaceae. Retrieved 2010-03-13.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q619633 entry
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