Potamogeton nervigerus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nervigerus
ID:
770573
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wolfg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Mant. 3: 359 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769906
Common Names
- Vein-stalked Pondweed
- Potamogeton nervigerus
- Potamogeton crispus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton nervigerus (also called Vein-Leaved Pondweed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant with a creeping rhizome. Its native regions are North America and Europe and it is found in shallow waters of lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton nervigerus is an aquatic plant that is used to provide oxygen and shade for fish and other aquatic life, and to help filter out pollutants from the water. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Potamogeton nervigerus is a small white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton nervigerus is a submerged aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in still or slow-moving water bodies, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist soil. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate cold temperatures.
Where to Find Potamogeton nervigerus
Potamogeton nervigerus can be found in shallow water bodies in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Potamogeton nervigerus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton nervigerus?
Potamogeton nervigerus
What is the growth habit of Potamogeton nervigerus?
It is an aquatic perennial plant with a creeping rhizome.
What is the native range of Potamogeton nervigerus?
It is native to Europe, Asia, and 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
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Wolfgang (1776-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wolfg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603323-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.