Cycnogeton multifructum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multifructum
ID:
923781
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aston) Mering & Kadereit
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Diversity Phylogeny Evol. Monocotyledons : 73 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923116
Common Names
- Cycnogeton Multifructum
- Multifructum Cycnogeton
- Multifructum's Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cycnogeton multifructum (also called 'Many-fruited 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 multifructum 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 multifructum has small, white flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cycnogeton multifructum is a tropical aquatic plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and can tolerate temperatures between 10-30°C. It can be propagated through division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm and humid environment. The seedlings should be repotted every two years.
Where to Find Cycnogeton multifructum
Cycnogeton multifructum 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:77110104-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.