Egeria

Egeria is a genus of two species of aquatic plants in the family Hydrocharitaceae, native to warm-temperate South America.

Egeria is found in many temperate and subtropical regions throughout the world as an introduced, or "alien," species, meaning a species that does not originate from the area in which it is found. In many places, particularly in Europe, fast-growing, adaptable plants such as Egeria can spread quickly and cause major damage to native plants and wildlife.


Species
Egeria densa (Large-flowered Waterweed or Brazilian Waterweed) is a species of Egeria native to warm temperate South America in southeastern Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
It is an aquatic plant growing in water up to 4 m deep, with trailings stems to 2 m or more long, producing roots at intervals along the stem. The leaves are produced in whorls of four to eight, 1–4 cm long and 2–5 mm broad, with an acute apex. It is dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants; the flowers are 12–20 mm diameter, with three broad, rounded, white petals, 8–10 mm long on male plants, and 6–7 mm long on female plants. Uses: It is a popular aquarium plant, but is no longer sold in some areas due to its invasive potential. Plants in cultivation are all a male clone, reproducing vegetatively. It grows well in the cooler aquarium and is suitable for the beginner. It is easily propagated by cuttings.

Egeria naias

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Species
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