Aponogeton madagascariensis

Aponogeton madagascariensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Aponogetonaceae
Genus: Aponogeton
Species:
A. madagascariensis
Binomial name
Aponogeton madagascariensis
Aponogeton madagascariensis is native to the Comoros and Madagascar. It has been introduced to Mauritius.[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Urirandra madagascariensis Mirb.
  • Aponogeton fenestralis (Pers.) Hook.f.
  • Aponogeton fenestralis var. major Baum
  • Aponogeton guillotii Hochr.
  • Aponogeton henkelianus Baum
  • Aponogeton madagascariensis var. henkelianus (Baum) H.Bruggen
  • Aponogeton madagascariensis var. major (Baum) H.Bruggen
  • Hydrogeton fenestralis Pers.
  • Urirandra fenestralis (Pers.) Poir.

Aponogeton madagascariensis is commonly known as Madagascar laceleaf, lattice leaf or lace plant. It is an aquatic plant native to Madagascar, popularly sold for use in aquariums.

  1. ^ Manjato, N., Rakotonirina, N. & Phillipson, P. 2020. Aponogeton madagascariensis (amended version of 2017 assessment). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T88495173A177456553. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T88495173A177456553.en. Accessed on 23 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Aponogeton madagascariensis (Mirb.) H.Bruggen". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 July 2023.