Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
undulatus
ID:
770705

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wolfg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Mant. 3: 360 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770038

Common Names

  • Potamogeton undulatus
  • Wavy-Leaved Pondweed
  • Wavy Pondweed

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Description

Potamogeton undulatus (also called Wavy 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 undulatus 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

The flower of Potamogeton undulatus is a small white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a thin, grass-like appearance.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton undulatus is a hardy, aquatic plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division of the root clump. Seeds should be sown in a moist soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The root clump can be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in a moist soil.

Where to Find Potamogeton undulatus

Potamogeton undulatus is found in shallow, slow-moving streams and ponds in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Potamogeton undulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton undulatus?

Potamogeton undulatus

What is the common name of Potamogeton undulatus?

Wavy Pondweed

What is the growth habit of Potamogeton undulatus?

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,

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