Myriophyllum aquaticum
| Scientific name | Myriophyllum aquaticum |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Hoehne |
| Year of description | 1915 |
| IUCN category (World) | NE |
| Family | Haloragaceae |
| Genus | Myriophyllum |
Introduction
Myriophyllum aquaticum is a fresh water plant from the Amérique du Sud.
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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?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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.
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