Lophiola aurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
770117
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ker Gawl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 39: t. 1596 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769450
Common Names
- Golden-thread
- Lophiola aurea
- Golden-crest
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lophiola aurea (also called American Golden-Club, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant native to the Americas. 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
Lophiola aurea 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
The flower of Lophiola aurea is a small, white or yellowish flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Lophiola aurea 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 Lophiola aurea
Lophiola aurea can be found in wetlands, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and lakes in North America.
Lophiola aurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lophiola aurea?
Lophiola aurea
What is the common name of Lophiola aurea?
Golden Crest
What is the natural habitat of Lophiola aurea?
Salt marshes and coastal dunes
Species in the Lophiola genus
Species in the Nartheciaceae family
Aletris alpestris, Aletris aurea, Aletris bracteata, Aletris capitata, Aletris cinerascens, Aletris farinosa, Aletris foliata, Aletris foliolosa, Aletris glabra, Aletris glandulifera, Aletris gracilis, Aletris laxiflora, Aletris lutea, Aletris megalantha, Aletris nana, Aletris obovata, Aletris pauciflora, Aletris pedicellata, Aletris scopulorum, Aletris spicata, Aletris stenoloba, Aletris tottenii, Aletris yaanica, Aletris simpliciflora, Aletris foliata, Lophiola aurea, Metanarthecium luteoviride, Narthecium reverchonii, Narthecium scardicum, Narthecium americanum, Narthecium ossifragum, Narthecium montanum, Narthecium asiaticum, Narthecium californicum, Narthecium balansae, Nietneria corymbosa, Nietneria paniculata,
References
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:429761-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.