Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
alpinus
ID:
770392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Misc. Bot. : 13 (1803 publ. 1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769725



Common Names

  • Potamogeton alpinus
  • Alpine Pondweed
  • Alpine Waterweed


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Description

Potamogeton alpinus (also called Alpine Pondweed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in shallow, slow-moving water bodies such as lakes, ponds and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton alpinus is a popular aquarium plant, as it provides oxygen to the water and helps to keep the water clean. It is also used in water gardens and ponds, as it helps to reduce algae growth and provides a habitat for fish and other aquatic life.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Potamogeton alpinus sub. tenuifolius (Raf.) Hultén
Potamogeton alpinus sub. alpinus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potamogeton alpinus is a small, yellowish spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton alpinus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist soil in full sun to part shade. It is a good choice for ponds, lakes, and streams.

Where to Find Potamogeton alpinus

Potamogeton alpinus can be found in shallow, fresh and brackish waters in temperate and tropical regions around the world.

Potamogeton alpinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton alpinus?

Potamogeton alpinus

What type of plant is Potamogeton alpinus?

Aquatic plant

What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton alpinus?

Freshwater lakes and ponds

Species in the Potamogeton genus

Potamogeton anguillanus, Potamogeton antaicus, Potamogeton apertus, Potamogeton torssandri, Potamogeton australiensis, Potamogeton uruguayensis, Potamogeton zosteriformis, Potamogeton tubulatus, Potamogeton confinis, Potamogeton cooperi, Potamogeton bicupulatus, Potamogeton sudermanicus, Potamogeton cadburyae, Potamogeton biformis, Potamogeton biwaensis, Potamogeton attenuatus, Potamogeton tennesseensis, Potamogeton prussicus, Potamogeton pseudofriesii, Potamogeton quinquenervius, Potamogeton suboblongus, Potamogeton subrufus, Potamogeton subsessilis, Potamogeton spirilliformis, Potamogeton sarmaticus, Potamogeton saxonicus, Potamogeton schreberi, Potamogeton scoliophyllus, Potamogeton ripensis, Potamogeton parmatus, Potamogeton philippinensis, Potamogeton heslop-harrisonii, Potamogeton hoggarensis, Potamogeton gessnacensis, Potamogeton orientalis, Potamogeton faurei, Potamogeton ferrugineus, Potamogeton grovesii, Potamogeton franconicus, Potamogeton fryeri, Potamogeton mandschuriensis, Potamogeton nericius, Potamogeton kamogawaensis, Potamogeton leptocephalus, Potamogeton olivaceus, Potamogeton lanceolatifolius, Potamogeton nomotoensis, Potamogeton skvortsovii, Potamogeton papuanicus, Potamogeton solomonensis,

Species in the Potamogetonaceae family

Althenia australis, Althenia bilocularis, Althenia cylindrocarpa, Althenia filiformis, Althenia orientalis, Althenia preissii, Althenia preisii, Althenia marina, Althenia patentifolia, Althenia hearnii, Althenia tzvelevii, Groenlandia densa, Potamogeton anguillanus, Potamogeton antaicus, Potamogeton apertus, Potamogeton torssandri, Potamogeton australiensis, Potamogeton uruguayensis, Potamogeton zosteriformis, Potamogeton tubulatus, Potamogeton confinis, Potamogeton cooperi, Potamogeton bicupulatus, Potamogeton sudermanicus, Potamogeton cadburyae, Potamogeton biformis, Potamogeton biwaensis, Potamogeton attenuatus, Potamogeton tennesseensis, Potamogeton prussicus, Potamogeton pseudofriesii, Potamogeton quinquenervius, Potamogeton suboblongus, Potamogeton subrufus, Potamogeton subsessilis, Potamogeton spirilliformis, Potamogeton sarmaticus, Potamogeton saxonicus, Potamogeton schreberi, Potamogeton scoliophyllus, Potamogeton ripensis, Potamogeton parmatus, Potamogeton philippinensis, Potamogeton heslop-harrisonii, Potamogeton hoggarensis, Potamogeton gessnacensis, Potamogeton orientalis, Potamogeton faurei, Potamogeton ferrugineus, Potamogeton grovesii,

References