Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
richardii
ID:
770639

Status:
valid

Authors:
Solms

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Aethiop. : 194 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769972



Common Names

  • Richard Pondweed
  • Richard Waterweed
  • Richard Potamogeton


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Description

Potamogeton richardii (also called Richard's Pondweed, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant with thin, thread-like leaves. It is native to Europe and is commonly found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton richardii is an aquatic plant that can be used to help filter water and provide oxygen to the water. It is also used as an ornamental plant in aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potamogeton richardii is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton richardii is a hardy aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of water depths. It can be grown in water up to 1.5m (5ft) deep. It is best planted in a container or in a pond with a substrate of gravel or sand. It can also be grown in a bog garden. It is best propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring.

Where to Find Potamogeton richardii

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

Potamogeton richardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton richardii?

Potamogeton richardii

What is the common name of Potamogeton richardii?

Richard's Pondweed

What is the habitat of Potamogeton richardii?

Potamogeton richardii is found in shallow, still or slow-moving waters such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving 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