Potamogeton inbaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inbaensis
ID:
726369
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kadono
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 34: 54 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725702
Common Names
- Inbaensis Potamogeton
- Inba Pondweed
- Inba Waterweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton inbaensis (also called Inba Pondweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant that is native to Japan. It is found in shallow water bodies, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers. It has a long, thin stem with broad, oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in pairs along the stem.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton inbaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Potamogeton inbaensis has a solitary flower with five petals that are white in color. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small, white, and have five pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton inbaensis is an aquatic plant native to Japan. It prefers a sunny location with still water. Propagation is best done through seed. Plant the seeds in a pot with still water and water regularly.
Where to Find Potamogeton inbaensis
Potamogeton inbaensis can be found in Japan.
Potamogeton inbaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton inbaensis?
Potamogeton inbaensis
What is the common name of Potamogeton inbaensis?
Inba Pondweed
What is the origin of Potamogeton inbaensis?
Japan
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
Yasuro Kadono: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kadono' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:902833-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.