Cape pond-lily
Aponogeton distachyos L.f.
Aponogeton distachyos, also known as Cape pond-lily, is an aquatic flowering plant in the family Aponogetonaceae. It is native to the Afrotropical region and has been recorded in several European and other global locations, including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Great Britain. Common names include waterblommetjie, Cape-pondweed, water hawthorn, and vleikos. The species was first described in 1782.
Description
Aponogeton distachyos is a member of the genus Aponogeton and is known for its aquatic growth habit. It is found in a range of regions, including the Atlantic Ocean, England, Scotland, Wales, and parts of Africa, Europe, and beyond. The plant is commonly referred to as Cape pond-lily in English and has various local names in other languages. It is a notable species in aquatic ecosystems and has been documented in several countries across different continents.
Other common names
Cape-pondweedwater hawthornCape pondweedriverine-weedwater-hawthornCape pond-lilyCape-asparagusCape-hawthorn
Distribution
Afrotropical · CL · IE · Belgium · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · DZ · GB · FR · Ireland · Ireland | Atlantic Ocean · England · Scotland · Wales · SE · IN · AU · Global · Los Lagos Region · NO · conterminous 48 United States · California · Cape Provinces · New Zealand North · New Zealand South · Northern Provinces · Tasmania
Synonyms
Aponogeton distachyos var. lagrangei