Potamogeton billupsii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
billupsii
ID:
770418
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fryer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 31: 353 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769751
Common Names
- Potamogeton billupsii
- Billups' Pondweed
- Billups' Waterweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton billupsii (also called Billups' Pondweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. It is a submerged plant with long, narrow leaves that are usually arranged in whorls of three. It grows in shallow, still or slow-moving water, and is found in ponds, lakes, ditches and slow-moving rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton billupsii can be used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums, and for water purification.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Potamogeton billupsii has small, white flowers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings that are initially reddish-purple.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton billupsii 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 billupsii
Potamogeton billupsii can be found in shallow water bodies in North America.
Potamogeton billupsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton billupsii?
Potamogeton billupsii
What is the common name of Potamogeton billupsii?
Billups' Pondweed
What is the growth habit of Potamogeton billupsii?
Submersed aquatic perennial
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
Alfred Fryer (1826-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603138-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.