Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
major
ID:
770088

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Moss

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 16: 193 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769421

Common Names

  • Large Lagarosiphon
  • Lagarosiphon major
  • Large Lagarosiphon

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Description

Lagarosiphon major (also called Curly Waterweed, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the family Hydrocharitaceae. It is native to Africa, Europe, and Asia, and is found in freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lagarosiphon major 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 major 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 major can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes can be divided in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring.

Where to Find Lagarosiphon major

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

Lagarosiphon major FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lagarosiphon major?

Lagarosiphon major

What is the common name of Lagarosiphon major?

Lagarosiphon

What is the habitat of Lagarosiphon major?

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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Moss (1870-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moss' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431822-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.