Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
gayi
ID:
770495

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Benn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 7: 293 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769828



Common Names

  • Potamogeton Gayi
  • Gay's Pondweed
  • Gay's Potamogeton


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Description

Potamogeton gayi (also called Gay's Pondweed, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant native to the Americas and Europe. It has a creeping stem, with leaves that are linear in shape, and a short, blunt tip. It grows in shallow water, in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton gayi 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 gayi 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 gayi can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist to wet soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Potamogeton gayi

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

Potamogeton gayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton gayi?

Potamogeton gayi

What is the common name of Potamogeton gayi?

Gay's Pondweed

What is the habitat of Potamogeton gayi?

Potamogeton gayi 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

Arthur Bennett (1843-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Benn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:208814-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.