Potamogeton maackianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maackianus
ID:
770553
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Benn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 42: 74 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769886
Common Names
- Maack's Pondweed
- Potamogeton maackianus
- Potamogeton crispus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton maackianus (also called Maack's Pondweed, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant with long, flexible stems and leaves that are finely toothed and have a wavy margin. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in still and slow-moving waters, including ponds, lakes, and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton maackianus is used as an ornamental plant in ponds, aquariums, and water gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Potamogeton maackianus has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton maackianus 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 maackianus
Potamogeton maackianus is native to Asia and can be found in shallow, slow-moving streams, ponds, and lakes.
Potamogeton maackianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton maackianus?
Potamogeton maackianus
What is the common name of Potamogeton maackianus?
Maack's Pondweed
What is the habitat of Potamogeton maackianus?
Potamogeton maackianus is found in shallow, still or slow-moving waters such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams
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
Arthur Bennett (1843-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Benn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603293-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.