Stuckenia amblyophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amblyophylla
ID:
753873
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.A.Mey.) Holub
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Preslia 68: 364 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000753206
Common Names
- Amblyophylla Tree
- Stuckenia Tree
- Amblyophylla Mahogany Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stuckenia amblyophylla (also called Blunt-Leaved Stuckenia, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant native to North America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in shallow, still waters, such as in ponds and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Stuckenia amblyophylla is used in landscaping and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stuckenia amblyophylla is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stuckenia amblyophylla is a submerged aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It is commonly cultivated in aquariums and ponds. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist substrate and kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Stuckenia amblyophylla
Stuckenia amblyophylla can be found in wetland habitats in the southeastern United States.
Stuckenia amblyophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stuckenia amblyophylla?
Stuckenia amblyophylla
What is the common name of Stuckenia amblyophylla?
Amblyophyllous Pondweed
What is the habitat of Stuckenia amblyophylla?
It is found in shallow, still or slow-moving waters, such as ponds, lakes, and streams.
Species in the Stuckenia genus
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
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1218542-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.