Lagarosiphon verticillifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verticillifolius
ID:
770098
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oberm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 8: 142 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769431
Common Names
- Lagarosiphon Verticillifolius
- Verticillifolius Lagarosiphon
- Lagarosiphon Lagarosiphon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lagarosiphon verticillifolius (also called African Elodea, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant native to Africa. It has light green, branched stems with whorls of 3-5 leaves. It grows in shallow water and is commonly found in lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lagarosiphon verticillifolius 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 verticillifolius 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Lagarosiphon verticillifolius is best done in a shallow water garden, as it can tolerate a wide range of water depths. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and can be propagated through division of the rhizome. It can also be propagated through seed, although this is not as common.
Where to Find Lagarosiphon verticillifolius
Lagarosiphon verticillifolius can be found in shallow water bodies in Africa, Madagascar, and the Middle East.
Lagarosiphon verticillifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lagarosiphon verticillifolius?
Lagarosiphon verticillifolius
What is the common name of Lagarosiphon verticillifolius?
Whorled Lagarosiphon
Where is Lagarosiphon verticillifolius found?
Lagarosiphon verticillifolius is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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,
References
Anna Amelia Obermeyer (1907-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431832-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.