Cycnogeton rheophilum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rheophilum
ID:
923777
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aston) Mering & Kadereit
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Diversity Phylogeny Evol. Monocotyledons : 73 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923112
Common Names
- Cycnogeton Rheophilum
- Rheophilum Cycnogeton
- Rheophilum's Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cycnogeton rheophilum (also called 'River-loving 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 rheophilum 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 rheophilum 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 rheophilum is a perennial grass native to Australia. It grows in a clump and has narrow, bright green leaves. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soils. Propagation is best achieved through division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be collected and sown in spring.
Where to Find Cycnogeton rheophilum
Cycnogeton rheophilum 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:77110105-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.