Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 15: t. 1471B (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761003
Common Names
- Aponogeton Rehmannii
- Rehmannii Water Plant
- Rehmann Water Plant
Description
Aponogeton rehmannii (also called Rehmann's Aponogeton, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to tropical Africa. It is found in shallow water in streams, ponds, and lakes. It has long, narrow, dark green leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aponogeton rehmannii 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 rehmannii has white flowers with a yellow center and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aponogeton rehmannii 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 rehmannii
Aponogeton rehmannii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Aponogeton rehmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aponogeton rehmannii?
Aponogeton rehmannii
What is the common name of Aponogeton rehmannii?
Rehmann's Aponogeton
Where is Aponogeton rehmannii 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,