Status:
valid
Authors:
Hellq. & G.E.Crow
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 38: 415 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726191
Common Names
- Potamogeton haynesii
- Hayne's Pondweed
- Hayne's Waterweed
Description
Potamogeton haynesii (also called Haynes' Pondweed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to North America and is found in shallow ponds and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton haynesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source in some parts of Africa.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Potamogeton haynesii is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a single-seeded nut-like capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton haynesii can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist, sandy soil. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Potamogeton haynesii
Potamogeton haynesii is found in Australia.
Potamogeton haynesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton haynesii?
Potamogeton haynesii
What is the common name of Potamogeton haynesii?
Haynes' pondweed
What is the flowering season of Potamogeton haynesii?
Summer
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,