Details of genus: Cabomba Aublet. [2033]
genus_ja: ハゴロモモ
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Cabombaceae
family_ja: ハゴロモモ
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distribution_en: warm America
description_en: Genus of 7 species of submerged aquatic perennials found in still water in tropical and subtropical areas of North and South America. Long, thin, branching stems produce opposite or whorled submerged leaves, divided into linear lobes, and alternate, peltate floating leaves with broadly ovate to narrowly elliptic leaf-blades. The solitary flowers, 1-4cm (1/2-1 1/2in) across, are borne above the water on long stems. They are attractive aquarium oxygenators, valued for their feathery foliage.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Take stem tip cuttings, to 30cm (12in) long, in spring or early summer. Insert bunches of 5 or 6 cuttings into the aquarium soil.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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comment:
comment_ja: キンギョモ, 水草
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Cabombaceae | ハゴロモモ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Cabombaceae | ハゴロモモ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Cabombaceae | ハゴロモモ科 | Show |