Potamogeton sulcatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulcatus
ID:
770678
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Benn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 7: 294 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770011
Common Names
- Sulcate Pondweed
- Sulcate Waterweed
- Sulcatus Pondweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton sulcatus (also called Grooved 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 sulcatus 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 sulcatus has small, white flowers that appear in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton sulcatus 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 sulcatus
Potamogeton sulcatus is found in wetland habitats in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Potamogeton sulcatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton sulcatus?
Potamogeton sulcatus
What is the common name of Potamogeton sulcatus?
Ribbed Pondweed
What is the habitat of Potamogeton sulcatus?
Potamogeton sulcatus is found in shallow water, in ponds, lakes, and ditches.
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
Arthur Bennett (1843-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Benn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603433-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.