Aponogeton ranunculiflorus

Aponogeton ranunculiflorus

Native to:
Lesotho | South Africa

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Aponogetonaceae
Genus:
Aponogeton
Species:
Aponogeton ranunculiflorus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Aquatic
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, aquatic invertebrates
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily when submerged or on moist substrate. Plant naturally germinates with winter rains in its native habitat.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch