Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
spathuliformis
ID:
1105930

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.W.Robbins) Morong

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 3(2): 26 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105268



Common Names

  • Potamogeton Spathuliformis
  • Broad-Leaved Pondweed
  • Spoon-Leaved Pondweed


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Description

Potamogeton spathuliformis (also called Spathulate Pondweed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in shallow, still water bodies and along the edges of rivers and streams. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton spathuliformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Potamogeton spathuliformis has small, white flowers that are found in clusters at the end of the stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton spathuliformis is propagated through seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. The plants should be divided every few years to maintain their vigor.

Where to Find Potamogeton spathuliformis

Potamogeton spathuliformis is native to the northern hemisphere. It can be found in shallow, freshwater areas in the northern hemisphere.

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

Thomas Morong (1827-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:208948-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.