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Echinodorus macrophyllus is an aquatic plant native to Brazil and Bolivia, grown mainly as a specimen plant in larger aquariums. It is easy to grow in tropical conditions with good light and a rich substrate.
Echinodorus macrophyllus is a species of aquatic plants in the Alismataceae. It is native to Brazil and Bolivia.
E. macrophyllus best grows at tropical temperatures with plenty of light and a rich substrate. It can stand lower temperatures, however if acclimatised, it will stay rather smaller and grow more slowly. In smaller aquariums it will often quickly form emerse leaves, which prefer moist conditions. It is easy to grow and makes a very good specimen plant for a larger aquarium.
It is suitable for aquariums and ornamental, and also medicinal use. The infusion tea leaf provides laxative. A survey has confirmed its effectiveness in cases of hypertension. It is also popularly used as a diuretic and antirheumatic against inflammation of skin and throat, rheumatism, arthritis and syphilis as blood purifier and eliminator of uric acid.
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