Aponogeton longiplumulosus
{{Short description|Species of aquatic plant}}
{{speciesbox
| genus = Aponogeton
| species = longiplumulosus
| authority = H. Bruggen
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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 (20–35 cm) long and 2.5 inches (6 cm) broad, with a fluted margin and a petiole up to about 24 inches (60 cm) long. No floating leaves are formed. New leaf colour forms have been introduced recently. The flowers are a dark violet in colour.{{cite journal| last = van Bruggen | first = H. W. E. | author-link = Harry van Bruggen | year = 1985 | title = Monograph of the genus Aponogeton (Aponogetonaceae) | journal = Bibliotheca Botanica | volume = 33 | issue = 137 | pages = i-viii, 1–76 | publisher = E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung | location = Stuttgart | issn = 0067-7892 | url = http://www.schweizerbart.de/publications/detail/isbn/9783510480081/Monograph-of-the-genus-Aponogeton-Aponogetonaceae | access-date = 2010-03-13 | isbn=978-3-510-48008-1 }}
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 for larger aquariums. It is propagated by seed, but it has been reported to be difficult to germinate.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}
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External links
- [http://www.tropica.dk/productcard_1.asp?id=089D Tropica]
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