Potamogeton acutifolius - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutifolius
ID:
770387
Status:
valid
Authors:
Link
Source:
wcs
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15[bis]. 3: 513 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769720
Common Names
- Potamogeton acutifolius
- Sharp-Leaved Pondweed
- Sharp-Leaved Waterweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton acutifolius (also called Sharp-leaved Pondweed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in shallow, slow-moving water bodies such as lakes, ponds and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton acutifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Potamogeton acutifolius is a small, yellowish spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton acutifolius can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist soil in full sun to part shade. It is a good choice for ponds, lakes, and streams.
Where to Find Potamogeton acutifolius
Potamogeton acutifolius can be found in shallow, fresh and brackish waters in temperate and tropical regions around the world.
Potamogeton acutifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton acutifolius?
Potamogeton acutifolius
What type of plant is Potamogeton acutifolius?
Aquatic plant
What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton acutifolius?
Freshwater lakes and ponds
Species in the Potamogeton genus
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, Potamogeton franconicus, Potamogeton fryeri, Potamogeton mandschuriensis, Potamogeton nericius, Potamogeton kamogawaensis, Potamogeton leptocephalus, Potamogeton olivaceus, Potamogeton lanceolatifolius, Potamogeton nomotoensis, Potamogeton skvortsovii, Potamogeton papuanicus, Potamogeton solomonensis,
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 August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:67836-3: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.