Aponogeton lancesmithii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lancesmithii
ID:
761639
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hellq. & S.W.L.Jacobs
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Telopea 8: 12 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000760972
Common Names
- Aponogeton Lancesmithii
- Lancesmithii Water Plant
- Lancesmith Water Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aponogeton lancesmithii (also called Lance-Smith's Aponogeton, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in shallow water, usually in ponds or slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Aponogeton lancesmithii 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 lancesmithii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aponogeton lancesmithii 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 lancesmithii
Aponogeton lancesmithii can be found in the rivers and streams of South Africa.
Aponogeton lancesmithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aponogeton lancesmithii?
Aponogeton lancesmithii
What is the natural habitat of Aponogeton lancesmithii?
It is found in shallow streams and ponds in tropical Africa.
What are the care requirements of Aponogeton lancesmithii?
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
Surrey Jacobs (1946-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.L.Jacobs' in the authors string.
Carl Barre Hellquist (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hellq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1005461-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.