Potamogeton mysticus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mysticus
ID:
770571
Status:
valid
Authors:
Morong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 5: 50 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769904
Common Names
- Mystic Pondweed
- Potamogeton mysticus
- Potamogeton natans
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton mysticus (also called Mystic Pondweed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant with a creeping rhizome. Its native regions are North America and Europe and it is found in shallow waters of lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton mysticus is an aquatic plant that is used to provide oxygen and shade for fish and other aquatic life, and to help filter out pollutants from the water. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Potamogeton mysticus is white, with a single pistil and four stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, light green plant with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton mysticus is a submerged aquatic plant native to North America. It is found in still or slow-moving water bodies, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist soil. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate cold temperatures.
Where to Find Potamogeton mysticus
Potamogeton mysticus is found in shallow waters of lakes and ponds in Europe and Asia.
Potamogeton mysticus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton mysticus?
Potamogeton mysticus
What is the growth habit of Potamogeton mysticus?
It is an aquatic perennial plant with a creeping rhizome.
What is the native range of Potamogeton mysticus?
It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.
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
Thomas Morong (1827-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603318-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.