Potamogeton tricarinatus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tricarinatus
ID:
770695
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. & A.Benn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 30: 229 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770028
Common Names
- Three-keeled Pondweed
- Three-keeled Waterweed
- Tricarinatus Pondweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton tricarinatus (also called Three-veined Pondweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant found in shallow water in lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams. It has a reddish stem and bright green leaves that are usually oval in shape. Native to Europe, it grows in a variety of habitats including shallow water, mud, and sand.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton tricarinatus is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and ponds. It is also used as a food source for waterfowl and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Potamogeton tricarinatus has small, white flowers that appear in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two or three narrow leaves.
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Potamogeton tricarinatus is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Potamogeton tricarinatus
Potamogeton tricarinatus is found in wetland habitats in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Potamogeton tricarinatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton tricarinatus?
Potamogeton tricarinatus
What is the common name of Potamogeton tricarinatus?
Three-keeled Pondweed
What is the growth habit of Potamogeton tricarinatus?
It is an aquatic perennial plant
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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Arthur Bennett (1843-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Benn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603449-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.