Stuckenia pectinata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pectinata
ID:
771891
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Börner
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Fl. Deut. Volk : 713 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771224
Common Names
- Stuckenia Pectinata
- Fennel Pondweed
- Fennel Waterweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stuckenia pectinata (also called 'Fennel 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 pectinata 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 pectinata 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 pectinata is an aquatic perennial native to Europe. It prefers moist soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the plants or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and the plants should be divided in the fall.
Where to Find Stuckenia pectinata
Stuckenia pectinata is native to Europe and can be found in shallow water bodies such as ponds and lakes.
Stuckenia pectinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stuckenia pectinata?
Stuckenia pectinata
What is the common name of Stuckenia pectinata?
Fennel Pondweed
What is the natural habitat of Stuckenia pectinata?
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' 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:77099639-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.