Aponogeton boivinianus
Species of aquatic plant
Aponogeton boivinianus | |
---|---|
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Alismatales |
Family: | Aponogetonaceae |
Genus: | Aponogeton |
Species: | A. boivinianus |
Binomial name | |
Aponogeton boivinianus Baill. ex Jum. |
Aponogeton boivinianus is a species of flowering plant in the Aponogetonaceae family.[1] It is Native to Madagascar
Description
From a round, flattened tuber, arise a rosette of broad, elongated leaves on short stems. The leaves have an attractive indented surface and are a dark, rather transparent green in colour. It reaches a height of about 24 inches (60 cm).[citation needed]
Cultivation and uses
Cultivated as an aquarium plant where it seems to prefer rather cooler water than the other species from this region. Prefers very clean water and a good substrate to grow in.[2]
Propagation is from seeds.[citation needed]
References
External links
- Krib article
- v
- t
- e