Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Nasir
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Pakistan 20: 103 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264554
Common Names
- Psammogeton Stocksii
- Stocksii
- Stocksii Plant
Description
Psammogeton stocksii (also called Stocks' psammogeton, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the Potamogetonaceae family. It is native to Europe, specifically France, Spain and Portugal. It typically grows in wet, marshy areas, such as in swamps and near lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Psammogeton stocksii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is known to attract birds and butterflies and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psammogeton stocksii has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oblong shape. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psammogeton stocksii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.
Where to Find Psammogeton stocksii
Psammogeton stocksii is found in the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia.
Psammogeton stocksii FAQ
How does Psammogeton stocksii reproduce?
Psammogeton stocksii reproduces by producing seeds which are dispersed by water.
What is the optimal temperature for Psammogeton stocksii?
The optimal temperature for Psammogeton stocksii is between 15-25°C.
What is the natural habitat of Psammogeton stocksii?
The natural habitat of Psammogeton stocksii is shallow, still waters.
Species in the Psammogeton genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,