Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
perfoliatus
ID:
770612

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 126 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769945



Common Names

  • Perfoliate Pondweed
  • Perfoliate Waterweed
  • Perfoliate Potamogeton


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Description

Potamogeton perfoliatus (also called Perfoliate Pondweed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant with a creeping rhizome. Its native regions are North America and Europe and it is found in shallow waters of lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton perfoliatus is used in water gardens and ponds, as it is an attractive, fast-growing aquatic plant. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potamogeton perfoliatus is white, with a single pistil and four stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, light green plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton perfoliatus 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 perfoliatus

Potamogeton perfoliatus can be found in shallow water bodies in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Potamogeton perfoliatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton perfoliatus?

Potamogeton perfoliatus

What is the growth habit of Potamogeton perfoliatus?

It is an aquatic perennial plant with a creeping rhizome.

What is the native range of Potamogeton perfoliatus?

It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.

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