Aponogeton undulatus

Aponogeton undulatus is a species of aquatic plant, sometimes used in aquariums. Some taxonomists consider this should be under the name Aponogeton stachyosporus.

Aponogeton undulatus
Foliage
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Aponogetonaceae
Genus: Aponogeton
Species:
A. undulatus
Binomial name
Aponogeton undulatus
Roxb.

Origin

It is originally from India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Sri Lanka

Description

It is a submerged aquatic plant with an ovoid rhizome about 2 inches (5 cm) long by 1 inch (2.5 cm) broad. The leaves are a very pale green, 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) long with an undulating margin on petioles of 6 inches (15 cm) length. Floating leaves are not produced by the true species but some hybrids do produce them. The flowers are produced on a single erect stem with white flowers.

Cultivation and uses

Many hybrids of this species are sold in the aquarium trade. It will tolerate most water conditions. It likes a bright position but will grow in partial shade. It is a popular specimen plant for aquariums. Some plants will go dormant in the winter and for several months can be kept at a lower temperature, others seem to keep growing.

A fine brush can be used to pollinate the flowers. Seeds will germinate in a sand/very fine gravel compost covered by shallow water.

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References

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