Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
cordofanum
ID:
770081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Casp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Wiss. Bot. 1: 504 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769414

Common Names

  • Cordofan Lagarosiphon
  • Lagarosiphon cordofanum
  • Cordofan Lagarosiphon

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Description

Lagarosiphon cordofanum (also called Cordofan waterweed, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to the Indian Ocean, the western Pacific Ocean, and the western Atlantic Ocean. It has a small, round leaf with a short stem and grows in shallow waters. It is found in intertidal and subtidal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lagarosiphon cordofanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lagarosiphon cordofanum has small, white flowers with five petals and five stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagarosiphon cordofanum can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a moist soil and partial shade. It is best to plant in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lagarosiphon cordofanum

Lagarosiphon cordofanum is native to Africa and can be found in wetland areas.

Lagarosiphon cordofanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lagarosiphon cordofanum?

Lagarosiphon cordofanum

What is the common name of Lagarosiphon cordofanum?

Lagarosiphon

What is the habitat of Lagarosiphon cordofanum?

Freshwater ponds, lakes, and streams

Species in the Hydrocharitaceae family

Appertiella hexandra, Blyxa aubertii, Blyxa echinosperma, Blyxa hexandra, Blyxa japonica, Blyxa javanica, Blyxa leiosperma, Blyxa novoguineensis, Blyxa octandra, Blyxa quadricostata, Blyxa radicans, Blyxa senegalensis, Blyxa vietii, Blyxa kasaragodensis, Blyxa mangalensis, Elodea canadensis, Elodea bifoliata, Elodea callitrichoides, Elodea canadensis, Elodea densa, Elodea granatensis, Elodea naias, Elodea nuttallii, Elodea potamogeton, Elodea granatensis, Elodea heterostemon, Enhalus acoroides, Halophila australis, Halophila baillonis, Halophila beccarii, Halophila decipiens, Halophila engelmannii, Halophila hawaiiana, Halophila major, Halophila minor, Halophila ovalis, Halophila spinulosa, Halophila stipulacea, Halophila tricostata, Halophila capricorni, Halophila mikii, Halophila nipponica, Halophila okinawensis, Halophila sulawesii, Halophila madagascariensis, Halophila spinulosa, Hydrilla verticillata, Hydrocharis chevalieri, Hydrocharis dubia, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae,

References

Robert Caspary (1818-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Casp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431815-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.