Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
ranunculiflorus
ID:
761669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacot Guill. & Marais

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 27: 563 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761002

Common Names

  • Aponogeton Ranunculiflorus
  • Ranunculiflorus Water Plant
  • Ranunculiflor Water Plant

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Aponogeton ranunculiflorus 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 ranunculiflorus 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 ranunculiflorus 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 ranunculiflorus

Aponogeton ranunculiflorus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Aponogeton ranunculiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aponogeton ranunculiflorus?

Aponogeton ranunculiflorus

What is the common name of Aponogeton ranunculiflorus?

Buttercup Aponogeton

Where is Aponogeton ranunculiflorus native to?

Madagascar

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

Amy Jacot Guillarmod (1911-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacot Guill.' in the authors string.
Wessel Marais (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marais' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:82964-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.