Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
bullosus
ID:
761594

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Bruggen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Blumea 17: 125 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000760927



Common Names

  • Bullose Aponogeton
  • Aponogeton Bullosus
  • Bullose Aponogeton


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Description

Aponogeton bullosus (also called Bullose Aponogeton, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to Madagascar. It grows in shallow, slow-moving water and has long, thin leaves. It is often used as an ornamental plant in aquariums.

Uses & Benefits

Aponogeton bullosus is used as an ornamental aquatic plant and is also used in aquariums. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Aponogeton bullosus is small, white or pale pink in color. The seed is small, round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aponogeton bullosus is a species of flowering plant native to Ethiopia. It is an aquatic plant, growing to a height of up to 30 cm. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, and can be propagated from seed or division. It is best grown in a sunny position with regular watering.

Where to Find Aponogeton bullosus

Aponogeton bullosus is native to tropical rainforests in East Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Aponogeton bullosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aponogeton bullosus?

Aponogeton bullosus

What is the common name of Aponogeton bullosus?

Bullose Water Lily

What is the natural habitat of Aponogeton bullosus?

Aponogeton bullosus is found in shallow, slow-moving water bodies in Ethiopia and Somalia.

Species in the Aponogeton genus

Aponogeton abyssinicus, Aponogeton afroviolaceus, Aponogeton angustifolius, Aponogeton appendiculatus, Aponogeton azureus, Aponogeton bernerianus, Aponogeton bogneri, Aponogeton boivinianus, Aponogeton bruggenii, Aponogeton bullosus, Aponogeton capuronii, Aponogeton cordatus, Aponogeton crispus, Aponogeton decaryi, Aponogeton desertorum, Aponogeton dioecus, Aponogeton distachyos, Aponogeton eggersii, Aponogeton elongatus, Aponogeton euryspermus, Aponogeton fotianus, Aponogeton hexatepalus, Aponogeton jacobsenii, Aponogeton junceus, Aponogeton kimberleyensis, Aponogeton lakhonensis, Aponogeton lancesmithii, Aponogeton longiplumulosus, Aponogeton loriae, Aponogeton madagascariensis, Aponogeton natalense, Aponogeton natans, Aponogeton nudiflorus, Aponogeton proliferus, Aponogeton queenslandicus, Aponogeton ranunculiflorus, Aponogeton rehmannii, Aponogeton rigidifolius, Aponogeton robinsonii, Aponogeton satarensis, Aponogeton stuhlmannii, Aponogeton subconjugatus, Aponogeton tenuispicatus, Aponogeton troupinii, Aponogeton ulvaceum, Aponogeton undulatus, Aponogeton vallisnerioides, Aponogeton vanbruggenii, Aponogeton viridis, Aponogeton womersleyi,

Species in the Aponogetonaceae family

Aponogeton abyssinicus, Aponogeton afroviolaceus, Aponogeton angustifolius, Aponogeton appendiculatus, Aponogeton azureus, Aponogeton bernerianus, Aponogeton bogneri, Aponogeton boivinianus, Aponogeton bruggenii, Aponogeton bullosus, Aponogeton capuronii, Aponogeton cordatus, Aponogeton crispus, Aponogeton decaryi, Aponogeton desertorum, Aponogeton dioecus, Aponogeton distachyos, Aponogeton eggersii, Aponogeton elongatus, Aponogeton euryspermus, Aponogeton fotianus, Aponogeton hexatepalus, Aponogeton jacobsenii, Aponogeton junceus, Aponogeton kimberleyensis, Aponogeton lakhonensis, Aponogeton lancesmithii, Aponogeton longiplumulosus, Aponogeton loriae, Aponogeton madagascariensis, Aponogeton natalense, Aponogeton natans, Aponogeton nudiflorus, Aponogeton proliferus, Aponogeton queenslandicus, Aponogeton ranunculiflorus, Aponogeton rehmannii, Aponogeton rigidifolius, Aponogeton robinsonii, Aponogeton satarensis, Aponogeton stuhlmannii, Aponogeton subconjugatus, Aponogeton tenuispicatus, Aponogeton troupinii, Aponogeton ulvaceum, Aponogeton undulatus, Aponogeton vallisnerioides, Aponogeton vanbruggenii, Aponogeton viridis, Aponogeton womersleyi,

References

Harry van Bruggen (1927-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Bruggen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:82938-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.