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
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.
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,