Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
illinoensis
ID:
770518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morong

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 5: 50 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769851

Common Names

  • Potamogeton Illinoensis
  • Illinoensis Potamogeton
  • Potamogeton Potamogeton

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Description

Potamogeton illinoensis (also called Illinois Pondweed, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant native to the Americas and Europe. It has a creeping stem, with leaves that are linear in shape, and a short, blunt tip. It grows in shallow water, in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton illinoensis is an aquatic plant that is used in aquariums and ponds for its attractive foliage and oxygenating properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potamogeton illinoensis is small, white and has four petals. The seed is small, dark brown and has a smooth surface. The seedlings have a long, thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton illinoensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist to wet soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Potamogeton illinoensis

Potamogeton illinoensis is native to the United States and can be found in shallow, slow-moving streams, ponds, and lakes throughout the Midwest and Great Lakes regions.

Potamogeton illinoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton illinoensis?

Potamogeton illinoensis

What is the common name of Potamogeton illinoensis?

Illinois Pondweed

What is the distribution of Potamogeton illinoensis?

North America

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

Thomas Morong (1827-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:208837-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.