Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
serrulifer
ID:
1325483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.Kaplan

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Preslia 85: 471 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337937



Common Names

  • Potamogeton serrulifer
  • Serrated-Fruit Potamogeton
  • Serrated-Fruit-Potamogeton


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Description

Potamogeton serrulifer (also called 'Toothed Pondweed', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Potamogetonaceae. It is a submerged aquatic plant with stems up to 1 m long. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China. It is found in shallow, slow-moving waters.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton serrulifer is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and ponds. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic organisms.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potamogeton serrulifer is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton serrulifer is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Potamogeton serrulifer

Potamogeton serrulifer is native to Europe and Asia.

Potamogeton serrulifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton serrulifer?

Potamogeton serrulifer

What is the common name of Potamogeton serrulifer?

Serrated Pondweed

What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton serrulifer?

Still or slow-moving water

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

Zdeněk Kaplan (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Kaplan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77135597-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.