Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
viridis
ID:
761689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 3, 10(2): 10 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761022

Common Names

  • Aponogeton viridis
  • African Water Plant
  • African Water Fern

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Description

Aponogeton viridis (also called Green 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 viridis is an aquatic plant that is used to provide oxygen and to reduce nitrate levels in the water. It is also used to provide shade and shelter for fish and other aquatic creatures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aponogeton viridis has small, white flowers with a yellow center and long, thin seed capsules. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aponogeton viridis 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 viridis

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

Aponogeton viridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aponogeton viridis?

Aponogeton viridis

What is the natural habitat of Aponogeton viridis?

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

How fast does Aponogeton viridis 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