Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
epihydrus
ID:
770472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Med. Repos. , ser. 2, 5: 354 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769805



Common Names

  • Epihydrus Pondweed
  • Epihydrus Waterweed
  • Epihydrus Potamogeton


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Description

Potamogeton epihydrus (also called Epihydrous 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 epihydrus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potamogeton epihydrus is small and greenish-white, with four petals. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton epihydrus is a submerged aquatic plant that is native to North America. It is found in shallow water in lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of water depths. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Where to Find Potamogeton epihydrus

Potamogeton epihydrus can be found in shallow water bodies in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Potamogeton epihydrus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton epihydrus?

Potamogeton epihydrus

What is the common name of Potamogeton epihydrus?

Shoreline Pondweed

What is the habitat of Potamogeton epihydrus?

Potamogeton epihydrus 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,