Aponogeton longiplumulosus
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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.
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 for larger aquariums. It is propagated by seed, but it has been reported to be difficult to germinate.
Aquatic plant
Aquatic plants are plants that have adapted to living in aquatic environments. They are also referred to as hydrophytes or aquatic macrophytes. These plants require special adaptations for living submerged in water, or at the water's surface. Aquatic plants can only grow in water or in soil that is...
that is native to Madagascar
Madagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...
. It possesses an elongated rhizome
Rhizome
In botany and dendrology, a rhizome is a characteristically horizontal stem of a plant that is usually found underground, often sending out roots and shoots from its nodes...
2–3 cm in diameter. The leaves
Leaf
A leaf is an organ of a vascular plant, as defined in botanical terms, and in particular in plant morphology. Foliage is a mass noun that refers to leaves as a feature of plants....
are an olive green-brown, 8 - 14 inches (20-35cm) long and 2.5 inches (6cm) broad, with a fluted margin and a petiole
Petiole (botany)
In botany, the petiole is the stalk attaching the leaf blade to the stem. The petiole usually has the same internal structure as the stem. Outgrowths appearing on each side of the petiole are called stipules. Leaves lacking a petiole are called sessile, or clasping when they partly surround the...
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 aquariumAquarium
An aquarium is a vivarium consisting of at least one transparent side in which water-dwelling plants or animals are kept. Fishkeepers use aquaria to keep fish, invertebrates, amphibians, marine mammals, turtles, and aquatic plants...
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 for larger aquariums. It is propagated by seed, but it has been reported to be difficult to germinate.