Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
contorta
ID:
770939

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desf.) Cham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 2: 231 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770272



Common Names

  • Zannichellia contorta
  • Twisted Horned Pondweed
  • Twisted Horned Zannichellia


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Description

Zannichellia contorta (also called Twisted Zannichellia, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to North America. It grows in shallow, freshwater lakes and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Zannichellia contorta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zannichellia contorta is white and tubular with four petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zannichellia contorta is a perennial aquatic plant that is propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and can tolerate partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize lightly. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Zannichellia contorta

Zannichellia contorta is native to Europe and can be found in shallow, slow-moving waters. It is also found in the aquarium trade.

Zannichellia contorta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zannichellia contorta?

Zannichellia contorta

What is the common name of Zannichellia contorta?

Tape grass

What type of plant is Zannichellia contorta?

Aquatic plant

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

René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603575-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.