Myriophyllum aquaticum
| Scientific name | Myriophyllum aquaticum |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Hoehne |
| Year of description | 1915 |
| IUCN category | NE |
| Family | Haloragaceae |
| Genus | Myriophyllum |
Introduction
Myriophyllum aquaticum is a fresh water plant from the Amérique du Sud.
Who is it?
Morphology
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height20 - 30 cm
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Characteristicsstem plant
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Leaveslarge (>5 cm)
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height20 - 30 cm
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Characteristicsstem plant
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Leaveslarge (>5 cm)
How to recognize Myriophyllum aquaticum ?
Myriophyllum aquaticum measures between 20 and 30 cm. This plant is unicolore with a predominantly jaune body. The also has marron vertical stripes.
Biology
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Environmentfresh water
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TypeAquatic
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Growthfast
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Multiplicationcuttings
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature23 - 26 °C
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pH (acidity)6 - 8
Biotope presentation
Myriophyllum aquaticum is most often found at a depth between 0m and 1m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
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