Potamogeton paramoanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paramoanus
ID:
725828
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.R.Haynes & Holm-Niels.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 7: 498 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725161
Common Names
- Potamogeton paramoanus
- Paramoanus Potamogeton
- Paramoanus's Potamogeton
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton paramoanus (also called waterweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to North America. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is found in shallow ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton paramoanus is a water plant that is used to help improve water quality in ponds and other aquatic habitats. It is also used to provide food and shelter for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Potamogeton paramoanus flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton paramoanus is an aquatic plant. It is propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil, at a temperature of 20-25°C. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Potamogeton paramoanus
Potamogeton paramoanus can be found in shallow waters in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Potamogeton paramoanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton paramoanus?
Potamogeton paramoanus
What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton paramoanus?
Potamogeton paramoanus is native to Japan.
What are the ideal growing conditions for Potamogeton paramoanus?
Potamogeton paramoanus prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil.
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
Lauritz Holm-Nielsen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holm-Niels.' in the authors string.
Robert Ralph Haynes (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Haynes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:208887-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.