Potamogeton oakesianus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oakesianus
ID:
770583
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.W.Robbins
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Manual , ed. 5: 485 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769916
Common Names
- Oakes' Pondweed
- Potamogeton oakesianus
- Potamogeton crispus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton oakesianus (also called Oakes' Pondweed, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant native to North America. It has long, thin leaves with pointed tips and grows in shallow, still water bodies such as ponds and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton oakesianus 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 oakesianus 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 oakesianus can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes can be divided in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring.
Where to Find Potamogeton oakesianus
Potamogeton oakesianus is native to North America and can be found in shallow water bodies.
Potamogeton oakesianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton oakesianus?
Potamogeton oakesianus
What is the common name of Potamogeton oakesianus?
Oakes' Pondweed
Where is Potamogeton oakesianus found?
Potamogeton oakesianus is found in North America and Europe.
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
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
James Watson Robbins (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Robbins' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603333-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.