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Lace Plant

Aponogeton madagascariensis (Mirb.) H.Bruggen
Lace Plant
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Aponogeton madagascariensis (H.Bruggen) is a member of the Aponogetonaceae family and is known as Lace Plant. It is native to Madagascar and is used in aquariums.

Description

Aponogeton madagascariensis is an aquatic plant in the Aponogetonaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is commonly referred to as Lace Plant. This species is utilized in aquariums due to its ornamental value. It is also found in the Afrotropical region, including the Comoros and Mauritius. The plant was first described in 1968.

Other common names

laceleaflatticeleafLace PlantLattice LeafMadagascar Laceleaf

Distribution

Afrotropical · MU · Global · Comoros · Madagascar · Mauritius

Synonyms

Aponogeton fenestralisAponogeton fenestralis var. majorAponogeton guillotiiAponogeton henkelianusAponogeton madagascariensis var. henkelianusAponogeton madagascariensis var. majorHydrogeton fenestralisOuvirandra fenestralisOuvirandra madagascariensisUrirandra fenestralisAponogeton madagascariensis var. madagascariensisUrirandra madagascariensis

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