Aponogeton undulatus
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NB. Some taxonomists consider this should be under the name Apontogenton stachyosporus
[edit] Origin
India and Sri Lanka
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
