Stuckenia fennica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fennica
ID:
740151
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hagstr.) Holub
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Preslia 68: 364 (1996 publ. 1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739484
Common Names
- Stuckenia Fennica
- Fennic Stuckenia
- Fennica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stuckenia fennica (also called Fennic 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 fennica 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 fennica 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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Stuckenia fennica 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 fennica
Stuckenia fennica can be found in Europe.
Stuckenia fennica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stuckenia fennica?
Stuckenia fennica
What type of plant is Stuckenia fennica?
Aquatic plant
Where is Stuckenia fennica found?
Northern Europe
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.
Johan Oskar Hagström (1860-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hagstr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:996845-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.