Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
bennettii
ID:
770410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fryer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 33: 348 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769743



Common Names

  • Potamogeton bennettii
  • Bennett's Pondweed
  • Bennett's Waterweed


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Description

Potamogeton bennettii (also called Bennett's Pondweed, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant with thin, thread-like leaves. It is native to Europe and is commonly found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton bennettii can be used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums, and for water purification.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Potamogeton bennettii has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton bennettii 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 bennettii

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

Potamogeton bennettii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton bennettii?

Potamogeton bennettii

What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton bennettii?

It is found in shallow water in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

What are the uses of Potamogeton bennettii?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits.

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,