Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
octandrus
ID:
770594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 4: 534 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769927



Common Names

  • Potamogeton octandrus
  • Eurasian Pondweed
  • Eight-Stamened Pondweed


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Description

Potamogeton octandrus (also called Eight-Stamen 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 octandrus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Potamogeton octandrus sub. octandrus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potamogeton octandrus 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 octandrus 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 octandrus

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

Potamogeton octandrus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton octandrus?

Potamogeton octandrus

What is the common name of Potamogeton octandrus?

Eight-stamened Pondweed

Where is Potamogeton octandrus found?

Potamogeton octandrus 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,

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