Aponogeton longiplumulosus

Taxobox
name = "Aponogeton longiplumulosus"
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Liliopsida
ordo = Alismatales
familia = Aponogetonaceae
genus = "Aponogeton"
species = "A. longiplumulosus"
binomial = "Aponogeton longiplumulosus"
binomial_authority = van Bruggen (1968)

"Aponogeton longiplumulosus" is a submerged aquatic plant that is native to Madagascar. It possesses an elongated rhizome 2–3 cm in diameter. The leaves are an olive green-brown, 8 - 14 inches (20-35cm) long and 2.5 inches (6cm) broad, with a fluted margin and a petiole up to about 24 inches (60cm) long. No floating leaves are formed. New leaf colour forms have been introduced recently. The flowers are a dark violet in colour.

Cultivation and uses

"Aponogeton longiplumulosus" is a beautiful aquarium plant and makes no special demands as to water quality though it thrives best in soft water in a medium to bright light. A rich substrate encourages growth and additional CO2 is beneficial. Under good conditions it will flower frequently. It does have dormant periods which last a few weeks. It is often used as a specimen plant for larger aquariums.

It is propagated by seed, but it has been reported to be difficult to germinate.

References

* [http://www.tropica.dk/productcard_1.asp?id=089D Tropica]