Potamogeton tenuicaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuicaulis
ID:
770683
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1: 90 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770016
Common Names
- Slender-stalked Pondweed
- Slender-stalked Waterweed
- Tenuicaulis Pondweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton tenuicaulis (also called Slender-stemmed 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 tenuicaulis is an aquatic plant that can be used to help filter water and provide oxygen to the water. It is also used as an ornamental plant in aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Potamogeton tenuicaulis has small, white flowers that appear in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two or three narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton tenuicaulis 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 tenuicaulis
Potamogeton tenuicaulis is found in wetland habitats in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Potamogeton tenuicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton tenuicaulis?
Potamogeton tenuicaulis
What is the common name of Potamogeton tenuicaulis?
Slender-stemmed Pondweed
What is the habitat of Potamogeton tenuicaulis?
Potamogeton tenuicaulis 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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603437-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.