Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
pseudofriesii
ID:
720239

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dandy & G.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 12: 332 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719572

Common Names

  • False Fries' Pondweed
  • False Fries' Water-milfoil
  • False Fries' Milfoil

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Description

Potamogeton pseudofriesii (also called False Fries' pondweed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe. It has small, green flowers and grows in freshwater habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton pseudofriesii is used as an ornamental plant in ponds and water gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas that are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potamogeton pseudofriesii is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton pseudofriesii can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a container with a good quality potting mix. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Potamogeton pseudofriesii

Potamogeton pseudofriesii is native to North America and is found in shallow water of lakes and ponds.

Potamogeton pseudofriesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton pseudofriesii?

Potamogeton pseudofriesii

What is the common name of Potamogeton pseudofriesii?

False Fries Pondweed

What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton pseudofriesii?

It is native to 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

James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.
George Taylor (1904-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:699768-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.