Potamogeton uruguayensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uruguayensis
ID:
719847
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Benn. & Graebn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 11: 111 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719180
Common Names
- Uruguayan pondweed
- Uruguayan potamogeton
- Potamogeton uruguayensis
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Potamogeton uruguayensis (also called Uruguayan pondweed, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the Potamogetonaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water. It is a small, perennial plant with long, thin leaves and small, yellowish flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton uruguayensis is a submerged aquatic plant that is often used in aquariums and ponds to provide oxygen to the water and to help filter out pollutants. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Potamogeton uruguayensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton uruguayensis is a perennial aquatic plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers shallow, still water and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°F (-20°C). The seeds should be planted in the spring and the plants should be divided in the fall. The plant can also be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Potamogeton uruguayensis
Potamogeton uruguayensis is found in shallow lakes and ponds in South America.
Potamogeton uruguayensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton uruguayensis?
Potamogeton uruguayensis
What is the common name of Potamogeton uruguayensis?
Uruguayensis
Where is Potamogeton uruguayensis found?
It is found in Uruguay and Argentina.
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
Paul Graebner (1871-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graebn.' 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:208969-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.