Potamogeton spathulatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathulatus
ID:
770667
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schrad. ex W.D.J.Koch & Ziz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1814
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Palat. 5: 18 (1814)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770000
Common Names
- Spathulate Pondweed
- Spathulate Waterweed
- Spathulatus Pondweed
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Potamogeton spathulatus (also called Spatulate Pondweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant species of the family Potamogetonaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in still or slow-moving water bodies, such as ponds, lakes, and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton spathulatus is a species of aquatic plant that is used in water gardens and ponds as an ornamental plant. It is also used to provide food and shelter for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Potamogeton spathulatus is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton spathulatus can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in moist soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist soil.
Where to Find Potamogeton spathulatus
Potamogeton spathulatus is found in wetland habitats in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Potamogeton spathulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton spathulatus?
Potamogeton spathulatus
What is the common name of Potamogeton spathulatus?
Spathulate Pondweed
Where is Potamogeton spathulatus found?
Potamogeton spathulatus is found in North America, Europe, and Asia
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
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Daniel Joseph Koch (1771-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.J.Koch' in the authors string.
Johann Baptist Ziz (1779-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ziz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603423-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.