Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Benn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 29: 51 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000753033
Common Names
- Hagstromii Tree
- Potamogeton Tree
- Hagstromii Mahogany Tree
Description
Potamogeton hagstromii (also called Hagstrom's Pondweed, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant native to North America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in shallow, still waters, such as in ponds and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton hagstromii is used in landscaping and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Potamogeton hagstromii is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton hagstromii is a submerged aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It is commonly cultivated in aquariums and ponds. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist substrate and kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Potamogeton hagstromii
Potamogeton hagstromii is native to North America and can be found in shallow, slow-moving waters such as ponds and streams.
Potamogeton hagstromii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton hagstromii?
Potamogeton hagstromii
What is the common name of Potamogeton hagstromii?
Hagstrom's Pondweed
What is the habitat of Potamogeton hagstromii?
It is found in shallow, still or slow-moving waters, such as ponds, lakes, and streams.
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,