Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
ochreatus
ID:
770593

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raoul

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 2: 117 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769926



Common Names

  • Ochre Pondweed
  • Potamogeton ochreatus
  • Slender Pondweed


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Description

Potamogeton ochreatus (also called Ochre 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 ochreatus 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 ochreatus 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 ochreatus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or autumn in moist soil. Division is best done in the spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist soil.

Where to Find Potamogeton ochreatus

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

Potamogeton ochreatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton ochreatus?

Potamogeton ochreatus

What is the common name of Potamogeton ochreatus?

Ochre Pondweed

Where is Potamogeton ochreatus found?

Potamogeton ochreatus 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