Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
gottlebei
ID:
917256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kasselm. & Bogner

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Aqua Pl. 33: 154 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916591

Common Names

  • Aponogeton gottlebei
  • Gottlebe's Aponogeton
  • Aponogeton

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Description

Aponogeton gottlebei (also called Gottlebe's Aponogeton, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to East Africa. It has a rosette habit and grows to a height of 0.5m, with thin, arching leaves and small, white flower spikes in late summer. It is found in shallow, still waters, such as ponds and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Aponogeton gottlebei is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aponogeton gottlebei is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and brown. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aponogeton gottlebei is a tropical plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Aponogeton gottlebei

Aponogeton gottlebei is native to the tropical rainforests of Africa. It can be found in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia.

Aponogeton gottlebei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aponogeton gottlebei?

Aponogeton gottlebei

What is the family of Aponogeton gottlebei?

Aponogetonaceae

What is the common name of Aponogeton gottlebei?

Gottlebe's Aponogeton

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

Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
Christel Kasselmann (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kasselm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77104688-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.