Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
queenslandicus
ID:
761668

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Bruggen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Blumea 17: 123 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761001

Common Names

  • Aponogeton Queenslandicus
  • Queenslandicus Water Plant
  • Queensland Water Plant

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Aponogeton queenslandicus is a popular aquarium plant. It is used to provide shelter and shade for fish, as well as oxygenate the water. It can also be used as a decorative plant in ponds and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aponogeton queenslandicus 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 queenslandicus is a bulb-forming aquatic plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by dividing the bulbs or by planting the seeds. The bulbs should be planted in a substrate of sand or gravel. The seeds should be planted in a substrate of fine sand or silt. The plant prefers a temperature range of 18-28°C and a pH range of 6.5-7.5. It requires moderate to bright light and regular fertilization.

Where to Find Aponogeton queenslandicus

Aponogeton queenslandicus can be found in Australia.

Aponogeton queenslandicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aponogeton queenslandicus?

Aponogeton queenslandicus

What is the common name of Aponogeton queenslandicus?

Queensland Aponogeton

Where is Aponogeton queenslandicus native to?

Australia

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:82963-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.