Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Fourr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Linn. Lyon , n.s., 17: 169 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771226
Common Names
- Groenlandia Densa
- Dense Groenlandia
- Dense Waterweed
Description
Groenlandia densa (also called 'Dense Greenlandia', among many other common names) is an aquatic plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to North America and is found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Groenlandia densa is an ornamental plant with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is often used in landscaping and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Groenlandia densa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Groenlandia densa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Groenlandia densa
Groenlandia densa is native to North America and can be found in open, dry areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Groenlandia densa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Groenlandia densa?
Groenlandia densa
What is the common name of Groenlandia densa?
Dense Greenweed
What is the natural habitat of Groenlandia densa?
It is native to North America and grows in wet meadows and marshes
Species in the Groenlandia genus
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,