Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
dentatus
ID:
720009

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagstr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1908: 101 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719342



Common Names

  • Dentatus Potamogeton
  • Dentate Pondweed
  • Broad-Leaved Pondweed


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Synonyms

  • Potamogeton teganumensis (Makino) Makino [valid]
  • Potamogeton lucens teganumensis Makino [valid]

Description

Potamogeton dentatus (also called Dentate Pondweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant that is native to Europe. It is a submerged plant with long, slender leaves that are usually found in still or slow-moving water. It prefers shallow water and can be found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton dentatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Potamogeton dentatus has small, white flowers. Seed: The seed is small, round, and brown. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton dentatus is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe. It is propagated by seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in spring or fall. The plant requires full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Potamogeton dentatus

Potamogeton dentatus is found in shallow water and wet soils in North America.

Potamogeton dentatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton dentatus?

Potamogeton dentatus

What type of plant is Potamogeton dentatus?

Aquatic plant

Where is Potamogeton dentatus found?

North America

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,