Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
foliosus
ID:
770492

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1808

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769825



Common Names

  • Potamogeton Foliosus
  • Leafy Pondweed
  • Leafy Potamogeton


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Description

Potamogeton foliosus (also called Leafy 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 foliosus is an aquatic plant that is used in aquariums and ponds for its attractive foliage and oxygenating properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Potamogeton foliosus sub. fibrillosus (Fernald) R.R.Haynes & Hellq.
Potamogeton foliosus sub. foliosus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potamogeton foliosus 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 foliosus 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 foliosus

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

Potamogeton foliosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton foliosus?

Potamogeton foliosus

What is the common name of Potamogeton foliosus?

Foliose Pondweed

What is the habitat of Potamogeton foliosus?

Potamogeton foliosus is found in shallow water, in ponds, lakes, and ditches.

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