Aponogeton undulatus

Taxobox
name = "Aponogeton undulatus"

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image_width = 200px
image_caption = Foliage
regnum = Plantae
ordo = Alismatales
familia = Aponogetonaceae
genus = "Aponogeton"
species = "A. undulatus"
binomial = "Aponogeton undulatus"
binomial_authority =

NB. Some taxonomists consider this should be under the name "Apontogenton stachyosporus"

Origin

India and Sri Lanka

Description

It is a submerged aquatic plant with an ovoid rhizome about 2 inches (5 cm) long by 1 inch (2.5 cm) broad. The leaves are a very pale green, 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) long with an undulating margin on petioles of 6 inches (15 cm) length. Floating leaves are not produced by the true species but some hybrids do produce them. The flowers are produced on a single erect stem with white flowers.

Cultivation and uses

Will tolerate most water conditions. Likes a bright position but will grow in partial shade. In an aquarium it makes a great specimen plant.

Use a fine brush to pollinate the flowers. Seeds will germinate In a sand/very fine gravel compost covered by shallow water. NB.Some plants will go dormant in the winter and for several months can be kept at a lower temperature, others seem to keep growing.

NB. Many hybrids of this species are sold in the aquarium trade.