Potamogeton berchtoldii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
berchtoldii
ID:
770411
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fieber
Source:
wcs
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Oekon.-Techn. Fl. Böhm. 2(1): 277 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769744
Common Names
- Potamogeton berchtoldii
- Berchtold's Pondweed
- Berchtold's Waterweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton berchtoldii (also called Berchtold'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 berchtoldii can be used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums, and for water purification.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Potamogeton berchtoldii sub. clystocarpus (Fernald) Les & TipperyPotamogeton berchtoldii sub. gemmiparus (J.W.Robbins) Les & Tippery
Potamogeton berchtoldii sub. berchtoldii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Potamogeton berchtoldii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton berchtoldii 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 berchtoldii
Potamogeton berchtoldii can be found in shallow, fresh and brackish waters in temperate and tropical regions around the world.
Potamogeton berchtoldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton berchtoldii?
Potamogeton berchtoldii
What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton berchtoldii?
It is found in shallow water in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
What are the uses of Potamogeton berchtoldii?
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,
References
Franz Xaver Fieber (1807-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fieber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603133-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.