Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
bottnica
ID:
740140

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hagstr.) Holub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Preslia 68: 364 (1996 publ. 1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739473



Common Names

  • Stuckenia Bottnica
  • Bottnic Stuckenia
  • Bottnica


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Description

Stuckenia bottnica (also called Bottnic Duckweed, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant found in North America and Europe. It has small, oval leaves that are arranged in a rosette and are green to reddish-brown in color. It grows in shallow, still waters, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Stuckenia bottnica is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-tumor properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stuckenia bottnica is white and star-shaped with 6 petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stuckenia bottnica is a small aquatic plant that grows up to 10 cm in height. It is native to Europe and is found in shallow, still waters. It prefers full sun and moist soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist medium and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Stuckenia bottnica

Stuckenia bottnica can be found in Europe.

Stuckenia bottnica FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Stuckenia bottnica?

Stuckenia bottnica is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

What type of soil does Stuckenia bottnica prefer?

Stuckenia bottnica prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What type of light does Stuckenia bottnica need?

Stuckenia bottnica prefers bright, indirect light.

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.
Johan Oskar Hagström (1860-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hagstr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:996844-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.