Potamogeton wrightii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
770715
Status:
valid
Authors:
Morong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 13: 158 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770048
Common Names
- Potamogeton wrightii
- Wright's Pondweed
- Wright's Leaf Pondweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton wrightii (also called Wright's Pondweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant found in shallow water in lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams. It has a reddish stem and bright green leaves that are usually oval in shape. Native to Europe, it grows in a variety of habitats including shallow water, mud, and sand.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton wrightii is used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Potamogeton wrightii is a small white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a thin, grass-like appearance.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton wrightii is a hardy aquatic plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of water depths and can be grown in shallow water or in deeper water up to 3 feet. It is a slow-growing plant and can spread slowly, so it may need to be thinned out periodically.
Where to Find Potamogeton wrightii
Potamogeton wrightii is found in shallow, slow-moving streams and ponds in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Potamogeton wrightii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton wrightii?
Potamogeton wrightii
What type of plant is Potamogeton wrightii?
Aquatic plant
Where is Potamogeton wrightii found?
North America
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:603468-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.