Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
undulatus
ID:
761684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind., ed. 1832. 2: 211 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761017

Common Names

  • Aponogeton Undulatus
  • Undulatus Water Plant
  • Undulat Water Plant

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Description

Aponogeton undulatus (also called Wavy 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 undulatus 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

Aponogeton undulatus has small, white flowers with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aponogeton undulatus 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 undulatus

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

Aponogeton undulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aponogeton undulatus?

Aponogeton undulatus

What is the natural habitat of Aponogeton undulatus?

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

How fast does Aponogeton undulatus 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