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Lilaeopsis brasiliensis (Glaziou) J. M. Affolter

Lilaeopsis brasiliensis

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Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is a plant species in the family Apiaceae.

Common names

Micro sword.

Synonyms

Craztzia brasiliensis Commonly sold as L. novae-zelandiae - a true species from New Zealand but it doesn't yet seem to have been introduced into the aquarium trade.

Origins

Found in South America.

Description

A short-stemmed plant with pale green leaves that in the right conditions form a short carpet. Reaches a height of about 1.5 - 3 inches (4 - 7 cm).

Cultivation

Used in the foreground of the aquarium. To grow well it needs a very bright light, and a tropical temperature range. It prefers a good substrate, a nutrient rich water and will benefit from additional CO2. According to Tropica it will tolerate some salt in the water. Slow growing.

Propagates from runners which are readily formed but it can take some time to form the mat effect desired in planted aquariums.

References

  • Affolter, J. M. 1985. A monograph of the genus Lilaeopsis (Umbelliferae). Syst. Bot. Monogr. 6:38.

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Lilaeopsis brasiliensis: Brief Summary

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Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is a plant species in the family Apiaceae.

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