Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
bogneri
ID:
761590

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Bruggen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 43: 207 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000760923

Common Names

  • Bogner's Aponogeton
  • Aponogeton Bogneri
  • Bogner's Aponogeton

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Description

Aponogeton bogneri (also called Bogner's Aponogeton, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to Madagascar. It grows in shallow, slow-moving water and has long, thin leaves. It is often used as an ornamental plant in aquariums.

Uses & Benefits

Aponogeton bogneri 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 bogneri 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aponogeton bogneri 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 bogneri

Aponogeton bogneri is native to tropical rainforests in East Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Aponogeton bogneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aponogeton bogneri?

Aponogeton bogneri

What is the common name of Aponogeton bogneri?

Bogner's Water Lily

What is the natural habitat of Aponogeton bogneri?

Aponogeton bogneri 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,

References

Harry van Bruggen (1927-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Bruggen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:82935-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.