Potamogeton parvifolius - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvifolius
ID:
770606
Status:
valid
Authors:
Buchenau
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturwiss. Vereine Bremen 7: 32 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769939
Common Names
- Small-leaved Pondweed
- Small-leaved Waterweed
- Small-leaved Potamogeton
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton parvifolius (also called Small-Leaved Pondweed, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and 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 parvifolius is used in water gardens and ponds, as it is an attractive, fast-growing aquatic plant. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Potamogeton parvifolius is white, with a single pistil and four stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, light green plant with a single leaf.
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Potamogeton parvifolius can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or autumn in moist soil. Division is best done in the spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist soil.
Where to Find Potamogeton parvifolius
Potamogeton parvifolius can be found in shallow water bodies in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Potamogeton parvifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton parvifolius?
Potamogeton parvifolius
What is the growth habit of Potamogeton parvifolius?
It is an aquatic perennial plant with a creeping rhizome.
What is the native range of Potamogeton parvifolius?
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
Franz Georg Philipp Buchenau (1831-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchenau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603355-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.