Status:
valid
Authors:
Casp.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Aethiop. : 200 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769428
Common Names
- Slender Lagarosiphon
- Lagarosiphon tenuis
- Slender Lagarosiphon
Description
Lagarosiphon steudneri (also called African Elodea, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant native to Africa. It has light green, branched stems with whorls of 3-5 leaves. It grows in shallow water and is commonly found in lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lagarosiphon steudneri 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 steudneri 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Lagarosiphon steudneri is best done in a shallow water garden, as it can tolerate a wide range of water depths. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and can be propagated through division of the rhizome. It can also be propagated through seed, although this is not as common.
Where to Find Lagarosiphon steudneri
Lagarosiphon steudneri can be found in shallow water bodies in Africa, Madagascar, and the Middle East.
Lagarosiphon steudneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lagarosiphon steudneri?
Lagarosiphon steudneri
What is the common name of Lagarosiphon steudneri?
Steudner's Lagarosiphon
Where is Lagarosiphon steudneri found?
Lagarosiphon steudneri is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Lagarosiphon genus
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,