Aponogeton womersleyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
womersleyi
ID:
761690
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Bruggen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Blumea 18: 477 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761023
Common Names
- Aponogeton womersleyi
- Tropical Water Plant
- Tropical Water Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aponogeton womersleyi (also called Womersley's 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 womersleyi 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 womersleyi has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aponogeton womersleyi 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 womersleyi
Aponogeton womersleyi can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Aponogeton womersleyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aponogeton womersleyi?
Aponogeton womersleyi
What is the natural habitat of Aponogeton womersleyi?
It is native to East Africa, from Ethiopia to Mozambique.
How fast does Aponogeton womersleyi 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:82974-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.