Stuckenia filiformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
771892
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pers.) Börner
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Fl. Deut. Volk : 713 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771225
Common Names
- Stuckenia Filiformis
- Thread-like Pondweed
- Thread-like Waterweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stuckenia filiformis (also called 'Thread Pondweed', among many other common names) is an aquatic plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Stuckenia filiformis is an aquatic plant with small, white flowers and feathery leaves. It is often used in aquariums and ponds for decoration.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stuckenia filiformis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stuckenia filiformis is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in ponds, streams, or other water features.
Where to Find Stuckenia filiformis
Stuckenia filiformis is native to Europe and can be found in shallow water bodies such as ponds and lakes.
Stuckenia filiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stuckenia filiformis?
Stuckenia filiformis
What is the common name of Stuckenia filiformis?
Slender Pondweed
What is the natural habitat of Stuckenia filiformis?
It is native to Europe and grows in shallow ponds and lakes
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
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Carl Julius Bernhard Börner (1880-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Börner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:51015154-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.