Limnophila wilsonii
Limnophila wilsonii Kasselmann
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Planting & care
This plant suits beginners. Give it moderate light. It grows better with added CO₂.
Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
About this plant
Fine-leaved Australian Limnophila discovered by David Wilson in the Moyle River, Northern Territory, and described as a new species in 2019 by Christel Kasselmann. The wild plant was found submerged in clear, flowing, soft water in full sun at depths exceeding one metre. Its bright green, hair-finely divided leaf whorls are about 5–7 cm across, giving a more compact appearance than Limnophila aquatica. It produces both upright stems and runner-like creeping shoots. Aquarium growth is fast. Best results come with low carbonate hardness, strong light, injected CO2 and complete nutrient supply; temperatures to about 29 °C are well tolerated. Propagate from top cuttings and naturally formed runners. It can also grow emersed and flower.
Water conditions
Plant reference ranges, not dosing instructions or measurements from your aquarium. Consider livestock needs and measured conditions.
- Temperature
- 68–84°F (20–29°C)
- pH
- 5–7.5
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–6 °dKH
- Recorded CO₂ (mg/L)
- 20–30 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Width
- 2–2.8" (5–7 cm)
- How to propagate
- cuttings and runners
- Ways to use it
- Accent planting
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What you’ll need to grow Limnophila wilsonii
Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus
- Limnophila
- Botanical name
- Limnophila wilsonii Kasselmann
- Also known as
- Wilson's Limnophila, Wilson's Ambulia, Limnophila wilsonii
- Origin
- Australia, Northern Territory, Moyle River
- Order
- Lamiales
