Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
orientalis
ID:
721279

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagstr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1908: 102 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720612

Common Names

  • Potamogeton orientalis
  • Oriental Pondweed
  • Eastern Pondweed

Searching for Potamogeton orientalis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Potamogeton orientalis (also called Oriental Pondweed, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the family Potamogetonaceae. It is a submerged perennial herb, growing to a length of 1 m. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to China and Japan, and is found in shallow ponds and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds, and is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Potamogeton orientalis has small white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Potamogeton orientalis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton orientalis is a tropical aquatic plant that grows best in shallow, still water in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Potamogeton orientalis

Potamogeton orientalis is found in the eastern Mediterranean and eastern Asia.

Potamogeton orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton orientalis?

Potamogeton orientalis

What is the common name of Potamogeton orientalis?

Oriental Pondweed

What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton orientalis?

Still and slow-flowing waters in 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