Hydrostachys angustisecta
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NameHydrostachys angustisecta
Scientific NameHydrostachys angustisecta Engl.
Plant FamilyHydrostachyaceae
Natural HabitatFound in riverine environments, specifically growing on rocks in the Kilombero River, Tanzania, at an approximate altitude of 275 meters.
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Cultivation NotesRequires specific aquatic conditions, thriving when anchored to rocks in clear, flowing river water. It is adapted to submerged growth with emergent flowering structures.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A unique aquatic plant, Hydrostachys angustisecta features finely divided, submerged leaves that often float, with its inflorescences emerging above the water surface. The specimen shows a compact, fibrous root system adapted for anchoring to rocky substrates in flowing water.
