Status:
valid
Authors:
(Decne.) Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 3: 1014 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000760921
Common Names
- Bernerian Aponogeton
- Berner's Aponogeton
- Berneri Aponogeton
Description
Aponogeton bernerianus (also called Berner's Aponogeton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Africa. It is a perennial aquatic plant with long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is found in shallow, still waters such as ponds, lakes, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Aponogeton bernerianus is used as an ornamental aquatic plant and is also used in aquariums. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Aponogeton bernerianus is small, white or pale pink in color. The seed is small, round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aponogeton bernerianus is a species of flowering plant native to Ethiopia. It is an aquatic plant, growing to a height of up to 30 cm. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, and can be propagated from seed or division. It is best grown in a sunny position with regular watering.
Where to Find Aponogeton bernerianus
Aponogeton bernerianus is native to tropical rainforests in East Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Aponogeton bernerianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aponogeton bernerianus?
Aponogeton bernerianus
What is the common name of Aponogeton bernerianus?
Berner's Water Lily
What is the natural habitat of Aponogeton bernerianus?
Aponogeton bernerianus is found in shallow, slow-moving water bodies in Ethiopia and Somalia.
Species in the Aponogeton genus
Aponogeton abyssinicus,
Aponogeton afroviolaceus,
Aponogeton angustifolius,
Aponogeton appendiculatus,
Aponogeton azureus,
Aponogeton bernerianus,
Aponogeton bogneri,
Aponogeton boivinianus,
Aponogeton bruggenii,
Aponogeton bullosus,
Aponogeton capuronii,
Aponogeton cordatus,
Aponogeton crispus,
Aponogeton decaryi,
Aponogeton desertorum,
Aponogeton dioecus,
Aponogeton distachyos,
Aponogeton eggersii,
Aponogeton elongatus,
Aponogeton euryspermus,
Aponogeton fotianus,
Aponogeton hexatepalus,
Aponogeton jacobsenii,
Aponogeton junceus,
Aponogeton kimberleyensis,
Aponogeton lakhonensis,
Aponogeton lancesmithii,
Aponogeton longiplumulosus,
Aponogeton loriae,
Aponogeton madagascariensis,
Aponogeton natalense,
Aponogeton natans,
Aponogeton nudiflorus,
Aponogeton proliferus,
Aponogeton queenslandicus,
Aponogeton ranunculiflorus,
Aponogeton rehmannii,
Aponogeton rigidifolius,
Aponogeton robinsonii,
Aponogeton satarensis,
Aponogeton stuhlmannii,
Aponogeton subconjugatus,
Aponogeton tenuispicatus,
Aponogeton troupinii,
Aponogeton ulvaceum,
Aponogeton undulatus,
Aponogeton vallisnerioides,
Aponogeton vanbruggenii,
Aponogeton viridis,
Aponogeton womersleyi,
Species in the Aponogetonaceae family
Aponogeton abyssinicus,
Aponogeton afroviolaceus,
Aponogeton angustifolius,
Aponogeton appendiculatus,
Aponogeton azureus,
Aponogeton bernerianus,
Aponogeton bogneri,
Aponogeton boivinianus,
Aponogeton bruggenii,
Aponogeton bullosus,
Aponogeton capuronii,
Aponogeton cordatus,
Aponogeton crispus,
Aponogeton decaryi,
Aponogeton desertorum,
Aponogeton dioecus,
Aponogeton distachyos,
Aponogeton eggersii,
Aponogeton elongatus,
Aponogeton euryspermus,
Aponogeton fotianus,
Aponogeton hexatepalus,
Aponogeton jacobsenii,
Aponogeton junceus,
Aponogeton kimberleyensis,
Aponogeton lakhonensis,
Aponogeton lancesmithii,
Aponogeton longiplumulosus,
Aponogeton loriae,
Aponogeton madagascariensis,
Aponogeton natalense,
Aponogeton natans,
Aponogeton nudiflorus,
Aponogeton proliferus,
Aponogeton queenslandicus,
Aponogeton ranunculiflorus,
Aponogeton rehmannii,
Aponogeton rigidifolius,
Aponogeton robinsonii,
Aponogeton satarensis,
Aponogeton stuhlmannii,
Aponogeton subconjugatus,
Aponogeton tenuispicatus,
Aponogeton troupinii,
Aponogeton ulvaceum,
Aponogeton undulatus,
Aponogeton vallisnerioides,
Aponogeton vanbruggenii,
Aponogeton viridis,
Aponogeton womersleyi,