Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 3: 444 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433517
Common Names
- Gymnosiphon niveus
- Niveus Gymnosiphon
- Snowy Gymnosiphon
Synonyms
- Gymnosiphon germaini Urb. [deprecated]
Description
Gymnosiphon niveus (also called Water Fern, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic fern native to South America. It is a small, aquatic fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 15 cm long. It grows in shallow water and on muddy banks in rivers, streams, and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnosiphon niveus is an aquatic plant that is used in aquariums to provide cover and shade for fish. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnosiphon niveus has small white flowers with yellow centers and a single seed in the center. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnosiphon niveus can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Gymnosiphon niveus
Gymnosiphon niveus can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Gymnosiphon niveus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnosiphon niveus?
Gymnosiphon niveus
What type of plant is Gymnosiphon niveus?
Aquatic plant
What is the optimal temperature for Gymnosiphon niveus?
22-28°C
Species in the Gymnosiphon genus
Gymnosiphon affinis,
Gymnosiphon aphyllus,
Gymnosiphon bekensis,
Gymnosiphon brachycephalus,
Gymnosiphon breviflorus,
Gymnosiphon capitatus,
Gymnosiphon cymosus,
Gymnosiphon danguyanus,
Gymnosiphon divaricatus,
Gymnosiphon fimbriatus,
Gymnosiphon guianensis,
Gymnosiphon longistylus,
Gymnosiphon minahassae,
Gymnosiphon minutus,
Gymnosiphon neglectus,
Gymnosiphon niveus,
Gymnosiphon okamotoi,
Gymnosiphon oliganthus,
Gymnosiphon panamensis,
Gymnosiphon papuanus,
Gymnosiphon pauciflorus,
Gymnosiphon recurvatus,
Gymnosiphon refractus,
Gymnosiphon sphaerocarpus,
Gymnosiphon suaveolens,
Gymnosiphon tenellus,
Gymnosiphon usambaricus,
Gymnosiphon afro-orientalis,
Gymnosiphon marieae,
Gymnosiphon samoritoureanus,
Gymnosiphon constrictus,
Gymnosiphon aphyllum,
Gymnosiphon oliganthum,
Gymnosiphon papuanum,
Gymnosiphon pauciflorum,
Gymnosiphon urbani,
Gymnosiphon saccatus,
Gymnosiphon philippinensis,
Gymnosiphon queenslandicus,
Gymnosiphon syceorosensis,
Gymnosiphon mayottensis,
Species in the Burmanniaceae family
Afrothismia baerae,
Afrothismia foertheriana,
Afrothismia gesnerioides,
Afrothismia insignis,
Afrothismia pachyantha,
Afrothismia saingei,
Afrothismia winkleri,
Afrothismia hydra,
Afrothismia korupensis,
Afrothismia mhoroana,
Afrothismia amietii,
Afrothismia zambesiaca,
Afrothismia fungiformis,
Afrothismia pusilla,
Afrothismia kupensis,
Apteria aphylla,
Burmannia alba,
Burmannia aprica,
Burmannia australis,
Burmannia bicolor,
Burmannia bifaria,
Burmannia biflora,
Burmannia candelabrum,
Burmannia candida,
Burmannia capitata,
Burmannia championii,
Burmannia chinensis,
Burmannia cochinchinensis,
Burmannia coelestis,
Burmannia compacta,
Burmannia connata,
Burmannia cryptopetala,
Burmannia damazii,
Burmannia dasyantha,
Burmannia disticha,
Burmannia engganensis,
Burmannia filamentosa,
Burmannia flava,
Burmannia foliosa,
Burmannia geelvinkiana,
Burmannia gracilis,
Burmannia grandiflora,
Burmannia hexaptera,
Burmannia indica,
Burmannia itoana,
Burmannia jonkeri,
Burmannia juncea,
Burmannia kalbreyeri,
Burmannia larseniana,
Burmannia latialata,