Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
subconjugatus
ID:
761678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schumach. & Thonn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Beskr. Guin. Pl. : 183 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761011

Common Names

  • Aponogeton Subconjugatus
  • Subconjugatus Water Plant
  • Subconjugat Water Plant

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Description

Aponogeton subconjugatus (also called Subconjugate Aponogeton, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen, perennial plant with a rosette of long, linear leaves. It grows in shallow, slow-moving water, and is often found in streams, ponds, and other bodies of water.

Uses & Benefits

Aponogeton subconjugatus 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

The flower of Aponogeton subconjugatus is white in color and has three petals. The seed is a small, round shape and is brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf that is long and narrow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aponogeton subconjugatus is a tropical aquatic plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an easy to grow plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun or partial shade and should be grown in a nutrient-rich substrate. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Aponogeton subconjugatus

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

Aponogeton subconjugatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aponogeton subconjugatus?

Aponogeton subconjugatus

What is the natural habitat of Aponogeton subconjugatus?

It is native to East Africa, from Ethiopia to Mozambique.

How fast does Aponogeton subconjugatus grow?

It grows at a moderate rate.

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

Heinrich Christian Friedrich Schumacher (1757-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schumach.' in the authors string.
Peter Thonning (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thonn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:82968-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.