Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
elongatum
ID:
767184

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nel) B.L.Burtt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32: 311 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766517



Common Names

  • Elongatum Empodium
  • Empodium Elongatum
  • Elongatum Empodium


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Description

Empodium elongatum (also called the Elongate Empodial, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in the Mediterranean region. It has a tall, upright stem, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Empodium elongatum is an ornamental aquarium plant that is used to provide shelter and shade for fish. It is also used to help oxygenate the water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Empodium elongatum has white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a rosette of long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Empodium elongatum is a very easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a medium to high light level, but can tolerate lower light levels. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by cutting off the side shoots. It is a fast-growing plant and can be easily propagated in the aquarium.

Where to Find Empodium elongatum

Empodium elongatum is native to South America, particularly in the Amazon basin.

Empodium elongatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Empodium elongatum?

Empodium elongatum

What is the common name of Empodium elongatum?

Elongated Empodium

What is the growth rate of Empodium elongatum?

Moderate

Species in the Hypoxidaceae family

Curculigo annamitica, Curculigo breviscapa, Curculigo capitulata, Curculigo conoc, Curculigo disticha, Curculigo ensifolia, Curculigo erecta, Curculigo gracilis, Curculigo latifolia, Curculigo oligantha, Curculigo orchioides, Curculigo pilosa, Curculigo prainiana, Curculigo racemosa, Curculigo rhizophylla, Curculigo scorzonerifolia, Curculigo seychellensis, Curculigo sinensis, Curculigo tonkinensis, Curculigo trichocarpa, Curculigo savantwadiensis, Curculigo maharashtrensis, Curculigo fabrei, Curculigo maheensis, Empodium elongatum, Empodium flexile, Empodium gloriosum, Empodium monophyllum, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium plicatum, Empodium veratrifolium, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium veratrifolium, Hypoxis abyssinica, Hypoxis acuminata, Hypoxis angustifolia, Hypoxis argentea, Hypoxis arillacea, Hypoxis aurea, Hypoxis bampsiana, Hypoxis baurii, Hypoxis camerooniana, Hypoxis canaliculata, Hypoxis catamarcensis, Hypoxis colchicifolia, Hypoxis costata, Hypoxis cuanzensis, Hypoxis curtissii, Hypoxis decumbens, Hypoxis demissa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-305371: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Gert Cornelius Nel (1885-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nel' in the authors string.