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Hygrophila costata

Scientific Name
Hygrophila costata
Botanical Name
Hygróphila costáta Nees
Synonyms
Hygrophila guianensis Nees ex Benth., Hygrophila lacustris (Cham. & Schltdl.) Nees, Hygrophila lacustris Morong & Britton
Major Group
Angiosperms
Order
Lamiales
Family
Acanthaceae
Genus
Hygrophila

Description

This plant originates from South America and stems become 25-60 cm long with 10 cm long leaves. Under water Hygrophila costata has relatively narrow leaves which are grouped close together. Plants sold in the shops are normally cultivated above water, and have rounder leaves with larger gaps between them.
Hygrophila costata was called Hygrophila corymbosa 'Angustifolia' until recently.

Source: Tropica

Plant Info

Region
  1. South America
Type
Stem
Placement
  1. Midground
  2. Background
  3. Dutch style
Difficulty
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Height (cm)
20 - 30+
Lighting
Medium
CO2
Low
Emersed Growth
Yes
Propagation
  1. Cuttings
  2. Seeds

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