Potamogeton ogdenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ogdenii
ID:
726327
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hellq. & R.L.Hilton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 8: 88 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725660
Common Names
- Potamogeton ogdenii
- Ogden's Pondweed
- Ogden's Waterweed
- Ogden's Pondweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton ogdenii (also called Ogden's Pondweed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to North America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers that grow in clusters. It grows in shallow, slow-moving water and is often found in ponds, lakes, and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton ogdenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Potamogeton ogdenii has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton ogdenii is a aquatic plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist soil and full sun. To propagate, divide the plant and replant in a separate pot. Water the offsets regularly and keep them in a warm, moist place until they take root.
Where to Find Potamogeton ogdenii
Potamogeton ogdenii is native to North America and can be found in shallow freshwater habitats.
Potamogeton ogdenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton ogdenii?
Potamogeton ogdenii
What is the common name of Potamogeton ogdenii?
Ogden's Pondweed
What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton ogdenii?
It is found in shallow water bodies 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
Carl Barre Hellquist (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hellq.' in the authors string.
Richard L. Hilton (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Hilton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:208884-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.