Potamogeton cristatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cristatus
ID:
770449
Status:
valid
Authors:
Regel & Maack
Source:
wcs
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7 , 4(4): 139 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769782
Common Names
- Cristatus Pondweed
- Cristatus Waterweed
- Cristatus Potamogeton
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton cristatus (also called Crested Pondweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. It is a submerged plant with long, narrow leaves that are usually arranged in whorls of three. It grows in shallow, still or slow-moving water, and is found in ponds, lakes, ditches and slow-moving rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton cristatus 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Potamogeton cristatus is small and inconspicuous, with a single white petal. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, and the seedlings are delicate and thread-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton cristatus is a submerged aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in still or slow-moving water bodies, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist soil. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate cold temperatures.
Where to Find Potamogeton cristatus
Potamogeton cristatus is found in shallow, slow-moving water bodies in the northern United States and Canada, as well as in parts of Europe and Asia.
Potamogeton cristatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton cristatus?
Potamogeton cristatus
What is the common name of Potamogeton cristatus?
Crested Pondweed
What is the habitat of Potamogeton cristatus?
Potamogeton cristatus is found in shallow, still or slow-moving waters, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers.
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
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Richard Maack (1825-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maack' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603176-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.