Cycnogeton alcockiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alcockiae
ID:
923786
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aston) Mering & Kadereit
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Diversity Phylogeny Evol. Monocotyledons : 73 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923121
Common Names
- Cycnogeton Alcockiae
- Alcockiae Cycnogeton
- Alcockiae's Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cycnogeton alcockiae (also called 'Alcock's Cycnogeton', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and linear leaves. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cycnogeton alcockiae is a popular ornamental plant in aquariums and water gardens. It has a unique look and can be used to create a natural look in the aquarium.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cycnogeton alcockiae has small, white flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The flowers have five petals and are arranged in a star-like shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed that is about 1 cm long. The seedlings are small, dark green and have two leaves that are about 1 cm long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cycnogeton alcockiae is a tropical aquatic plant that is best grown in an aquarium or in a shallow container with a few inches of water. It requires full sun to partial shade and can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by planting the seeds. It is a fast-growing plant and can be easily propagated by dividing the rhizomes.
Where to Find Cycnogeton alcockiae
Cycnogeton alcockiae is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon basin.
Species in the Cycnogeton genus
Species in the Juncaginaceae family
Cycnogeton huegelii, Cycnogeton lineare, Cycnogeton procerum, Cycnogeton rheophilum, Cycnogeton multifructum, Cycnogeton alcockiae, Cycnogeton dubium, Cycnogeton microtuberosum, Tetroncium magellanicum, Triglochin stowardii, Triglochin turrifera, Triglochin gaspensis, Triglochin compacta, Triglochin protuberans, Triglochin hexagona, Triglochin milnei, Triglochin barrelieri, Triglochin bulbosa, Triglochin calcitrapa, Triglochin centrocarpa, Triglochin elongata, Triglochin laxiflora, Triglochin maritima, Triglochin mexicana, Triglochin minutissima, Triglochin mucronata, Triglochin muelleri, Triglochin nana, Triglochin palustris, Triglochin striata, Triglochin trichophora, Triglochin isingiana, Triglochin longicarpa, Triglochin buchenaui, Triglochin scilloides,
References
Joachim Walter Kadereit (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kadereit' in the authors string.
Helen Aston (1934-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aston' in the authors string.
Sabine von Mering (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mering' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77110101-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.