Chinese name: Ludwigia sedioides

Latin name: Ludwigia sedioides

Family: Willowaceae

Genus: Ludwigia

Distribution area: Brazil and Venezuela

1 Morphological characteristics of water dragons with water chestnuts

Water dragons with water chestnuts are perennial aquatic plants with erect or floating stems, reddish-brown columns Shape, the stem in the center of the plant is short, the leaves are born at the top of the stem, the floating water surface is rhombic, the lotus base is regularly arranged, expanding outward, with four corners acuminate or protruding, the base is semi-rhombic, and the edge has uneven serrations Whole edge. The surface is bright green and shiny, the old leaves are green-brown, with slightly obvious veins distributed obliquely, the flowers bloom on the water surface, the flowers are in the center of the plant, the flowers are yellow, the petals are four, oval or oval, the stamens are yellow, the flowering period is from 6 month to August.

2 Habits of water dragon with water chestnuts

Water dragon with water chestnut leaves is distributed in Brazil and Venezuela, and currently there are no species in my country. Often grows in wetlands, adapts to semi-sunshine growth environment, prefers sufficient light, warm and humid climate conditions, is not cold-resistant, grows slowly or stops at low temperature, is intolerant to frost, and plants in frost environment are prone to frost damage, withered in severe cases, not Drought-resistant, water-deficient conditions hinder plant growth, no strict requirements for soil, fertile, clear water, humus-rich river mud is better for half-shade tolerance, do not like too dark environment, can grow in deep and shallow water.

3 Cultivation of water dragon with water chestnuts

The cultivation method of water dragon with water chestnut leaves is usually sowing. The seeds are harvested and stored in a dry place. Sowing, shallow water is appropriate at the sowing stage, which is convenient for management and does not require too much fertilizer and nutrients. After sowing, pay attention to control the temperature, not deliberately low, and then place it in a semi-shady environment for germination and emergence. The seedlings can be transplanted when they grow tender buds or true leaves, and there is no introduction and cultivation in my country at present. Plants are alien species. If you want to introduce and plant them, you should pay attention to preventing the species from spreading and causing pollution. Or cultivate other aquatic plants to prevent spreading growth.

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