Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
hillii
ID:
770512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morong

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 6: 290 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769845



Common Names

  • Potamogeton Hillii
  • Hillii Potamogeton
  • Potamogeton Potamogeton


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Description

Potamogeton hillii (also called Hill'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 hillii 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 hillii is small, white and has four petals. The seed is small, dark brown and has a smooth surface. The seedlings have a long, thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton hillii 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 hillii

Potamogeton hillii can be found in shallow, fresh and brackish waters in temperate and tropical regions around the world.

Potamogeton hillii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton hillii?

Potamogeton hillii

What is the common name of Potamogeton hillii?

Hill's Pondweed

What is the distribution of Potamogeton hillii?

Europe, Asia, and North Africa

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

Thomas Morong (1827-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603249-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.