Potamogeton leptocephalus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptocephalus
ID:
721541
Status:
valid
Authors:
Koidz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Fl. Satsum. 2: 102 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720874
Common Names
- Leptocephalous Pondweed
- Leptocephalus Potamogeton
- Potamogeton Leptocephalus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton leptocephalus (also called Slender-leaved Pondweed, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant. It is native to Europe and is found in slow-moving rivers, ponds, and lakes. It has long, narrow leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton leptocephalus is a perennial aquatic plant used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Potamogeton leptocephalus var. fujiensis Kadono & S.IidaPotamogeton leptocephalus var. leptocephalus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Potamogeton leptocephalus has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Potamogeton leptocephalus is a hardy, evergreen perennial with a clumping habit. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. Propagate by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Potamogeton leptocephalus
Potamogeton leptocephalus is found in shallow water in lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Potamogeton leptocephalus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton leptocephalus?
Potamogeton leptocephalus
What are the common names of Potamogeton leptocephalus?
Slender-leaved pondweed
What is the distribution of Potamogeton leptocephalus?
Europe, Asia, 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
Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:699717-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.