Aponogeton tenuispicatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuispicatus
ID:
761680
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Bruggen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Blumea 16: 253 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761013
Common Names
- Aponogeton Tenuispicatus
- Tenuispicatus Water Plant
- Tenuispica Water Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aponogeton tenuispicatus (also called Slender-Spiked 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 tenuispicatus is used as an ornamental aquatic plant and is also used in aquariums. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aponogeton tenuispicatus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aponogeton tenuispicatus 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 tenuispicatus
Aponogeton tenuispicatus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Aponogeton tenuispicatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aponogeton tenuispicatus?
Aponogeton tenuispicatus
What is the natural habitat of Aponogeton tenuispicatus?
It is native to East Africa, from Ethiopia to Mozambique.
How fast does Aponogeton tenuispicatus 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
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:82969-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.