Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
capuronii
ID:
761596

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Bruggen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Blumea 16: 257 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000760929

Common Names

  • Capuron's Aponogeton
  • Aponogeton Capuronii
  • Capuron's Aponogeton

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Description

Aponogeton capuronii (also called Capuron's Aponogeton, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to Madagascar. It grows in shallow, slow-moving water and has long, thin leaves. It is often used as an ornamental plant in aquariums.

Uses & Benefits

Aponogeton capuronii is used as an ornamental aquatic plant and is also used in aquariums. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Aponogeton capuronii is small, white or pale pink in color. The seed is small, round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aponogeton capuronii is a clump-forming, evergreen, perennial plant. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aponogeton capuronii

Aponogeton capuronii is native to tropical rainforests in East Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Aponogeton capuronii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aponogeton capuronii?

Aponogeton capuronii

What is the common name of Aponogeton capuronii?

Capuron's Water Lily

What is the natural habitat of Aponogeton capuronii?

Aponogeton capuronii is found in shallow, slow-moving water bodies in Ethiopia and Somalia.

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:82939-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.