Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
nitens
ID:
770577

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1787

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Fl. Holsat. : 11 (1787)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769910



Common Names

  • Shining-leaved Pondweed
  • Potamogeton nitens
  • Potamogeton natans


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Description

Potamogeton nitens (also called Shining Pondweed, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has long, thin leaves with pointed tips and grows in shallow, still water bodies such as ponds and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton nitens 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 nitens is a small white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton nitens is a submerged aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and 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 nitens

Potamogeton nitens is native to Europe and can be found in shallow water bodies.

Potamogeton nitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton nitens?

Potamogeton nitens

What is the common name of Potamogeton nitens?

Shining Pondweed

Where is Potamogeton nitens found?

Potamogeton nitens is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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