Potamogeton belorussicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
belorussicus
ID:
1329143
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Dubovik
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Fl. Belarusi 2: 57 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341597
Common Names
- Potamogeton belorussicus
- Belorussicus Potamogeton
- Belorussicus Pondweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton belorussicus (also called Belorussian pondweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Belarus. It has a single, erect stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are divided into many small, narrow segments and its flowers are white and star-shaped. It grows in shallow, fresh water, such as ponds and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton belorussicus is an ornamental plant used for landscaping, as it has attractive foliage and is easy to maintain. It is also used as a groundcover or border plant, as it is low-growing and provides a neat edge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Potamogeton belorussicus has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton belorussicus is a slow-growing, evergreen aquatic plant that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be planted in spring or summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Potamogeton belorussicus
Potamogeton belorussicus is found in freshwater habitats in Belarus.
Potamogeton belorussicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton belorussicus?
Potamogeton belorussicus
What are the common names of Potamogeton belorussicus?
Common names of Potamogeton belorussicus include Belarus pondweed and Russian pondweed.
What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton belorussicus?
Potamogeton belorussicus is native to Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine and grows in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water.
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
D.V. Dubovik: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Dubovik' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77145112-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.