Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
rigidifolius
ID:
761671

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Bruggen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Meded. Landbouwhoogeschool 6(6): 91 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761004



Common Names

  • Aponogeton Rigidifolius
  • Rigidifolius Water Plant
  • Rigidifol Water Plant


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Description

Aponogeton rigidifolius (also called Rigid-Leaf Aponogeton, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen, perennial plant with a rosette of long, linear leaves. It grows in shallow, slow-moving water, and is often found in streams, ponds, and other bodies of water.

Uses & Benefits

Aponogeton rigidifolius is a popular aquarium plant. It is used to provide shelter and shade for fish, as well as oxygenate the water. It can also be used as a decorative plant in ponds and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aponogeton rigidifolius has white flowers with a yellow center and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aponogeton rigidifolius is a bulb-forming aquatic plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by dividing the bulbs or by planting the seeds. The bulbs should be planted in a substrate of sand or gravel. The seeds should be planted in a substrate of fine sand or silt. The plant prefers a temperature range of 18-28°C and a pH range of 6.5-7.5. It requires moderate to bright light and regular fertilization.

Where to Find Aponogeton rigidifolius

Aponogeton rigidifolius can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Aponogeton rigidifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aponogeton rigidifolius?

Aponogeton rigidifolius

What is the common name of Aponogeton rigidifolius?

Rigid-leaved Aponogeton

Where is Aponogeton rigidifolius native to?

Madagascar

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:82965-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.