Syngonanthus macrocaulon
- Very distinctive stem plant from the Amazonian region
- Densely leaved
- Rosette-like shoot tips
- Light green
- Recommendable for soft water tanks
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Description
This exceptionally beautiful stem plant was first introduced from Brazil as "Tonina spec. Belem" by the Japanese company Rayon Vert. Partly it is still labeled with the old name, however it has been identified as a Syngonanthus species some years ago. Tonina has only the single species T. fluviatilis. Both genera, Tonina and Syngonanthus, belong to the Pipewort family (Eriocaulaceae). Syngonanthus macrocaulon has branched stems with very densely set, narrow, delicate, 2-3 cm long, arched leaves. The rosette-like shoot tips resemble the crowns of certain tropical trees.
Comparable with Tonina fluviatilis and many Eriocaulon species, Syngonanthus macrocaulon grows best in soft, acid water with high CO2 concentration (about 30 mg/l). Strong lighting and a balanced nutrient supply are important as well. As well as other stem plant, the species can be propagated by stem cuttings.
Syngonanthus macrocaulon is a special eyecatcher as a bigger stand in the midground to background of larger tanks. It fits well in aquariums with other Eriocaulaceae that have the same requirements.
This highly finicky plant was found in very soft blackwater rivers and rivulets close to the mouth of the Amazon river. It was introduced to aquaristics under the name Tonina sp. 'Belém' by the Japanese company Rayon Vert. The name affix relates to the Brazilian city of Belém near which the plant was discovered.
Cavan Allen (of aquaticplantcentral.com) found out that this plant is not a Tonina but belongs to the genus Syngonanthus. Christel Kasselmann (2010) compared plant samples with herbar material from the Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem and found out that this plant is very problably Syngonanthus macrocaulon. Several authors consider this name a synonym of Syngonanthus anomalus.
Whereas Tonina fluviatilis, so far the only species in the genus Tonina, develops short-stalked flowers in the leaf axils along the stem, Syngonanthus species have long-stalked head-shaped flowers... (read more)
Synonyms | Syngonanthus sp. 'Belem' |
Complete botanical name | Syngonánthus macrocáulon Ruhland |
Family | Eriocaulaceae |
Genus | Syngonanthus |
Difficulty | very difficult |
Usage | Midground |
Growth | medium |
pH value | 4 - 7 |
Temperature tolerance | 18 - 29°C |
Carbonate hardness | 0 - 8°dKH |
General hardness | 0 - 30°dGH |
Propagation | Cuttings |
Can grow emersed? | yes |
Source | Flowgrow |
Synonyms |
Syngonanthus sp. 'Belem' |
Complete botanical name |
Syngonánthus macrocáulon Ruhland |
Family |
Eriocaulaceae |
Genus |
Syngonanthus |
Difficulty |
very difficult |
Usage |
Midground |
Growth |
medium |
pH value |
4 - 7 |
Temperature tolerance |
18 - 29°C |
Carbonate hardness |
0 - 8°dKH |
General hardness |
0 - 30°dGH |
Propagation |
Cuttings |
Can grow emersed? |
yes |
Source |
Flowgrow |
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