Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
stenostachys
ID:
770671

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(3): 687 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770004



Common Names

  • Stenostachys Pondweed
  • Stenostachys Waterweed
  • Stenostachys Pondweed


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Description

Potamogeton stenostachys (also called Narrow-leaved 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 stenostachys 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

Potamogeton stenostachys has small, white flowers that are clustered together and have four petals. The seed is a small, black, round nutlet. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons and a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton stenostachys 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 stenostachys

Potamogeton stenostachys is found in wetland habitats in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Potamogeton stenostachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton stenostachys?

Potamogeton stenostachys

What is the common name of Potamogeton stenostachys?

Narrow-spiked Pondweed

Where is Potamogeton stenostachys found?

Potamogeton stenostachys 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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:208952-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.