Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
marianensis
ID:
770557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 2: 228 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769890



Common Names

  • Mariana Pondweed
  • Potamogeton marianensis
  • Potamogeton crispus


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Description

Potamogeton marianensis (also called Marianas 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 Asia and is found in still and slow-moving waters, including ponds, lakes, and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton marianensis is used in water gardens and ponds, as it is an attractive, fast-growing aquatic plant. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Potamogeton marianensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton marianensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist to wet soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Potamogeton marianensis

Potamogeton marianensis is native to South America and can be found in shallow, slow-moving streams, ponds, and lakes.

Potamogeton marianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton marianensis?

Potamogeton marianensis

What is the common name of Potamogeton marianensis?

Marian's Pondweed

What is the habitat of Potamogeton marianensis?

Potamogeton marianensis 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

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603298-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.