Status:
valid
Authors:
Hagstr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.f., 55(5): 127 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720698
Common Names
- Potamogeton Groenlandicus
- Greenland Pondweed
- Greenland Waterweed
Synonyms
- Potamogeton berchtoldii groenlandicus (Hagstr.) Feilberg [valid]
- Potamogeton pusillus groenlandicus (Hagstr.) Böcher [valid]
Description
Potamogeton groenlandicus (also called Greenland Pondweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small flowers. It grows in shallow, still or slow-flowing water.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton groenlandicus is a submerged aquatic plant that is used as an ornamental in water gardens and aquariums. It is also used to provide oxygen and food for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Potamogeton groenlandicus has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton groenlandicus is a perennial aquatic plant that is native to North America. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Potamogeton groenlandicus
Potamogeton groenlandicus can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Potamogeton groenlandicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton groenlandicus?
Potamogeton groenlandicus
What is the common name of Potamogeton groenlandicus?
Greenland Pondweed
What is the habitat of Potamogeton groenlandicus?
Potamogeton groenlandicus is found in shallow water bodies
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,