Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
dassanayakei
ID:
1334499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Manaw. & Yakand.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 275: 235 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346953



Common Names

  • Aponogeton dassanayakei
  • Dassanayakei Aponogeton
  • Aponogeton Dassanayakei


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Description

Aponogeton dassanayakei (also called 'Dassanayake's Aponogeton', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, aquatic plant with an erect stem. It is native to Sri Lanka, and is found in shallow water bodies and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Aponogeton dassanayakei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aponogeton dassanayakei has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aponogeton dassanayakei can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Aponogeton dassanayakei

Aponogeton dassanayakei can be found in the mountains of Sri Lanka.

Aponogeton dassanayakei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aponogeton dassanayakei?

Aponogeton dassanayakei

What is the common name of Aponogeton dassanayakei?

Dassanayake's Aponogeton

What is the natural habitat of Aponogeton dassanayakei?

It is found in the tropical forests of Sri Lanka

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

Chapa G. Manawaduge: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manaw.' in the authors string.
Deepthi Yakandawala: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yakand.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77158431-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.