Potamogeton montezumawellensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montezumawellensis
ID:
1519698
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ricketson, G.M.Ricketson & Greenawalt
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 12: 451 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000006446
Common Names
- Montezumawellensis Potamogeton
- Potamogeton montezumawellensis
- Montezumawellensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton montezumawellensis (also called Montezuma Well Pondweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to western North America. It grows in slow-moving waters such as ponds, lakes, and streams. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton montezumawellensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Potamogeton montezumawellensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton montezumawellensis is an aquatic plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a moist soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done by carefully separating the root mass into smaller sections and replanting them in a suitable aquatic environment. Once established, the plant requires regular fertilizing and pruning to maintain healthy growth.
Where to Find Potamogeton montezumawellensis
Potamogeton montezumawellensis is native to Mexico and can be found in parts of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Potamogeton montezumawellensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton montezumawellensis?
Potamogeton montezumawellensis
What is the common name of Potamogeton montezumawellensis?
Montezuma Well Potamogeton
Where is Potamogeton montezumawellensis found?
Potamogeton montezumawellensis is found in Mexico.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77196156-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.