Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
lakhonensis
ID:
761638

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 1: 273 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000760971

Common Names

  • Aponogeton Lakhonensis
  • Lakhon Water Plant
  • Lakhonensis Water Plant

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Description

Aponogeton lakhonensis (also called Lakhon Aponogeton, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Thailand. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in shallow water, usually in ponds or slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aponogeton lakhonensis is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums, as it is known to produce beautiful white flowers and is relatively easy to care for. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aponogeton lakhonensis has white flowers with a yellow center and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aponogeton lakhonensis is a slow-growing aquatic plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken in the spring or summer and potted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Aponogeton lakhonensis

Aponogeton lakhonensis can be found in the rivers and streams of South Africa.

Aponogeton lakhonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aponogeton lakhonensis?

Aponogeton lakhonensis

What is the natural habitat of Aponogeton lakhonensis?

It is found in shallow streams and ponds in tropical Africa.

What are the care requirements of Aponogeton lakhonensis?

It prefers a temperature range of 72-82°F, pH of 6.5-7.5, and a water hardness of 5-15 dGH.

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