Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 4: 230 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769423
Common Names
- Moss-like Lagarosiphon
- Lagarosiphon muscoides
- Moss-like Lagarosiphon
Description
Lagarosiphon muscoides (also called Curly Waterweed, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the family Hydrocharitaceae. It is native to Africa, Europe, and Asia, and is found in freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lagarosiphon muscoides is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds. It is also used to provide oxygen to the water and to reduce algae growth.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lagarosiphon muscoides 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lagarosiphon muscoides can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes can be divided in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring.
Where to Find Lagarosiphon muscoides
Lagarosiphon muscoides is native to Africa and can be found in wetland areas.
Lagarosiphon muscoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lagarosiphon muscoides?
Lagarosiphon muscoides
What is the common name of Lagarosiphon muscoides?
Lagarosiphon
What is the habitat of Lagarosiphon muscoides?
Freshwater ponds, lakes, and streams
Species in the Lagarosiphon genus
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,