Limnophila brownii
Wannan
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Height in the aquarium
medium to high
Light
medium
CO₂ needs
25–28 °C
Ideal temperature
Water parameters
Understand these values- Position
- background, midground
- Propagation
- cuttings
- Grows emersed
- yes
In the wild
Overview
This marshweed from northern Australia bears very finely divided leaves in whorls smaller than those of Limnophila aquatica. Good light can tint the tips bronze, while the stems are often reddish brown. It brings light foliage and remains uncommon in the trade.
- Scientific name
- Limnophila brownii Wannan
- Classification
- Lamiales › Plantaginaceae
- IUCN Red List
- Not evaluated (NE)
Natural habitat
Australia
Observations (GBIF) and localities Native countries Rivers and lakes
- Native countries
- Introduced by people
No introduction reported outside its native range.
Countries: Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP). Dots: GBIF observations in the native countries.
In the aquarium
Growing in the aquarium
Medium to strong light, CO₂ and a steady supply of nutrients encourage fast growth. Stem cuttings let you renew the group. It can also form horizontal, runner-like shoots from which new stems rise: leave a little room around the stand for this spread.
Sources:Flowgrow GBIF POWO (Kew) Aquasabi · Base map: Natural Earth