Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
attenuatus
ID:
720171

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagstr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.f., 55(5): 112 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719504

Common Names

  • Potamogeton attenuatus
  • Attenuated Pondweed
  • Waterweed

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Description

Potamogeton attenuatus (also called Slender Pondweed, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the Potamogetonaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in slow-moving rivers, lakes and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton attenuatus is used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums. It is also used to purify water and reduce algae growth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Potamogeton attenuatus has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters on long, thin stalks. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton attenuatus is a tropical aquatic plant native to Africa. It is an aquatic perennial that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by division or stem cuttings. The plant can be propagated in spring or summer.

Where to Find Potamogeton attenuatus

Potamogeton attenuatus is native to Europe and North America. It is found in shallow, still waters, such as ponds and lakes.

Potamogeton attenuatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton attenuatus?

Potamogeton attenuatus

What is the common name of Potamogeton attenuatus?

Slender Pondweed

What type of plant is Potamogeton attenuatus?

Aquatic perennial

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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