Potamogeton kyushuensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kyushuensis
ID:
727113
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kadono & Wiegleb
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 62: 76 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726446
Common Names
- Kyushu Pondweed
- Pondweed
- Potamogeton kyushuensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton kyushuensis (also called Kyushu Pondweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to East Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in shallow water, often in ponds and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton kyushuensis is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and as a ground cover in gardens. It is known to help purify the air and reduce stress.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Potamogeton kyushuensis is small, white and has 5 petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton kyushuensis is an aquatic plant, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist, but not wet, and provide adequate light and humidity.
Where to Find Potamogeton kyushuensis
Potamogeton kyushuensis can be found in Japan.
Potamogeton kyushuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton kyushuensis?
Potamogeton kyushuensis
What type of plant is Potamogeton kyushuensis?
Aquatic herb
Where is Potamogeton kyushuensis found?
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
G. Wiegleb (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiegleb' in the authors string.
Yasuro Kadono: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kadono' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931813-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.