Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
hydrilloides
ID:
770085

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 30: 381 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769418

Common Names

  • Hydrilla-like Lagarosiphon
  • Lagarosiphon hydrilloides
  • Hydrilla-like Lagarosiphon

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Description

Lagarosiphon hydrilloides (also called Hydrilla-like waterweed, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to the Indian Ocean, the western Pacific Ocean, and the western Atlantic Ocean. It has a small, round leaf with a short stem and grows in shallow waters. It is found in intertidal and subtidal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lagarosiphon hydrilloides is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds. It is also used to provide oxygen to the water and to reduce algae growth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lagarosiphon hydrilloides has small, white flowers with five petals and five stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagarosiphon hydrilloides can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a moist soil and partial shade. It is best to plant in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lagarosiphon hydrilloides

Lagarosiphon hydrilloides is native to Africa and can be found in wetland areas.

Lagarosiphon hydrilloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lagarosiphon hydrilloides?

Lagarosiphon hydrilloides

What is the common name of Lagarosiphon hydrilloides?

Lagarosiphon

What is the habitat of Lagarosiphon hydrilloides?

Freshwater ponds, lakes, and streams

Species in the Hydrocharitaceae family

Appertiella hexandra, Blyxa aubertii, Blyxa echinosperma, Blyxa hexandra, Blyxa japonica, Blyxa javanica, Blyxa leiosperma, Blyxa novoguineensis, Blyxa octandra, Blyxa quadricostata, Blyxa radicans, Blyxa senegalensis, Blyxa vietii, Blyxa kasaragodensis, Blyxa mangalensis, Elodea canadensis, Elodea bifoliata, Elodea callitrichoides, Elodea canadensis, Elodea densa, Elodea granatensis, Elodea naias, Elodea nuttallii, Elodea potamogeton, Elodea granatensis, Elodea heterostemon, Enhalus acoroides, Halophila australis, Halophila baillonis, Halophila beccarii, Halophila decipiens, Halophila engelmannii, Halophila hawaiiana, Halophila major, Halophila minor, Halophila ovalis, Halophila spinulosa, Halophila stipulacea, Halophila tricostata, Halophila capricorni, Halophila mikii, Halophila nipponica, Halophila okinawensis, Halophila sulawesii, Halophila madagascariensis, Halophila spinulosa, Hydrilla verticillata, Hydrocharis chevalieri, Hydrocharis dubia, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae,

References