Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
lanceolatus
ID:
770529

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Engl. Bot. : t. 1985 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769862



Common Names

  • Lance-leaved Pondweed
  • Potamogeton lanceolatus
  • Spear-leaved Pondweed


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Description

Potamogeton lanceolatus (also called Lanceolate 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 to lanceolate in shape, and a short, blunt tip. It grows in shallow water, in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton lanceolatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potamogeton lanceolatus 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 lanceolatus is a submerged aquatic plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soil. It can be grown in ponds, lakes, or streams.

Where to Find Potamogeton lanceolatus

Potamogeton lanceolatus is native to Europe and can be found in shallow, slow-moving streams, ponds, and lakes.

Potamogeton lanceolatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton lanceolatus?

Potamogeton lanceolatus

What is the common name of Potamogeton lanceolatus?

Lance-leaved Pondweed

What is the distribution of Potamogeton lanceolatus?

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,

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