Aponogeton boivinianus explained

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).

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aponogeton boivinianus Baill. ex Jum. . . n.d. . Plants of the World Online . The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . July 12, 2020.
  2. Web site: The Aponogeton Family. www.thekrib.com. 2017-01-31.