Cycnogeton alcockiae
Southern Water-ribbons
Slender tufted perennial herb with small plump tubers. Leaves and stems floating.
Additional information
- SynonymTriglochin alcockiae
- FamilyJuncaginaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Sizeto 90 cm long
- Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
- LeavesSlender submerged to floating strap leaves 26-90 cm x 2-8 mm.
- Flower colourGreenish
- Flowering timeOctober to December
- FlowersLoose erect terminal spike to 13.5 cm. Flowering stem 27-67 cm long x 1.5-6 mm diam.1-67 roundish fruit, broader than long, fruit segments separated to 41% of their length locally.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatYes
- Growing conditionsAquatic in still clear water to 30 cm deep, or sometimes in small waterways and stagnant water. Full sun, semi-shade.
- Garden useShallow pools or on shallow ledges of deeper water areas.
- Commercially availableWholesale only - order in advance
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. Common in western Victoria.
- Related speciesSimilar to Cycnogeton procerum but smaller and more slender, emerged parts floating, not erect, tubers rounded.
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Photographer/s: 1, 4 Helen Moss ©; 2 A. J. Brown, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©; 3 Lorraine Phelan, NatureShare ©
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