Status:
valid
Authors:
S.R.Yadav
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 328: 84 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200030390
Common Names
- Aponogeton wolfgangianus
- Wolfgang's Aponogeton
- Wolfgang's Water Hawthorn
Description
Aponogeton wolfgangianus (also called Wolfgang's Aponogeton, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Africa. It has long, linear leaves that are attached to the stem by a short petiole. The leaves are covered in small hairs and have a distinctively scalloped edge. Aponogeton wolfgangianus grows in shallow water, such as ponds and lakes, and prefers nutrient-rich soils.
Uses & Benefits
Aponogeton wolfgangianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a hedge. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aponogeton wolfgangianus has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aponogeton wolfgangianus is a submerged aquatic plant that is best propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in shallow water or in moist soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of water temperatures.
Where to Find Aponogeton wolfgangianus
Aponogeton wolfgangianus can be found in the rivers and lakes of Southeast Asia.
Aponogeton wolfgangianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aponogeton wolfgangianus?
Aponogeton wolfgangianus
What is the common name of Aponogeton wolfgangianus?
Wolfgang's pondweed
Where is Aponogeton wolfgangianus found?
Aponogeton wolfgangianus is found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
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,