Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
fluitans
ID:
770490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Germ. 1: 72 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769823



Common Names

  • Potamogeton Fluitans
  • Floating Pondweed
  • Floating Potamogeton


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Description

Potamogeton fluitans (also called Floating Pondweed, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant with long, flexible stems and leaves that are finely toothed and have a wavy margin. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in still and slow-moving waters, including ponds, lakes, and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton fluitans is an aquatic plant that is used in aquariums and ponds for its attractive foliage and oxygenating properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potamogeton fluitans 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 fluitans 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 fluitans

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

Potamogeton fluitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton fluitans?

Potamogeton fluitans

What is the common name of Potamogeton fluitans?

Floating Pondweed

What is the growth habit of Potamogeton fluitans?

Submersed aquatic herb

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