Potamogeton lintonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lintonii
ID:
834549
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fryer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 38: 366 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833884
Common Names
- Potamogeton lintonii
- P. lintonii
- Potamogeton
Searching for Potamogeton lintonii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton lintonii (also called 'Linton's Potamogeton', among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a small, grass-like plant with small, white flowers. It prefers shallow, still waters, such as in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton lintonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas which can help to reduce stress and anxiety.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Potamogeton lintonii is a small, white, four-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Searching for Potamogeton lintonii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton lintonii is a perennial aquatic plant that grows up to 1m in height. It prefers a sunny position in shallow water and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Potamogeton lintonii
Potamogeton lintonii can be found in the temperate freshwater lakes and ponds of Europe and Asia.
Potamogeton lintonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton lintonii?
Potamogeton lintonii
What is the common name of Potamogeton lintonii?
Linton's Pondweed
What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton lintonii?
Freshwater lakes and ponds
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
Alfred Fryer (1826-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177287-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.