Potamogeton obtusifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolius
ID:
753549
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mert. & W.D.J.Koch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Deutschl. Fl. , ed. 3, 1: 855 (1823)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000752882
Common Names
- Obtusifolius Tree
- Potamogeton Tree
- Obtusifolius Mahogany Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton obtusifolius (also called Blunt-leaved Pondweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Potamogetonaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in freshwater habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton obtusifolius is used in landscaping and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Potamogeton obtusifolius is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton obtusifolius is an aquatic plant native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes in early spring.
Where to Find Potamogeton obtusifolius
Potamogeton obtusifolius is native to North America and can be found in shallow, slow-moving waters such as ponds and streams.
Potamogeton obtusifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton obtusifolius?
Potamogeton obtusifolius
What is the common name of Potamogeton obtusifolius?
Blunt-leaved Pondweed
What is the habitat of Potamogeton obtusifolius?
It is found in shallow, still or slow-moving waters, such as ponds, lakes, and 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
Wilhelm Daniel Joseph Koch (1771-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.J.Koch' in the authors string.
Franz Carl Mertens (1764-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mert.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:208883-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.