Potamogeton bicupulatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicupulatus
ID:
720021
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fernald
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , n.s., 17: 112 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719354
Common Names
- Cup-leaved Pondweed
- Cup-leaved Waterweed
- Two-leaved Pondweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton bicupulatus (also called 'Forked Pondweed', among many other common names) is a small, aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, forked leaves that are bright green in color and grow in clusters of two. It prefers shallow, still water in ponds, streams, and other bodies of water. It is often used as an aquarium plant.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton bicupulatus is a popular aquarium plant that is used to provide oxygen to the water and to provide shelter and food for fish. It can also be used as a decorative element in aquariums and ponds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Potamogeton bicupulatus has small, white flowers. Seed: The seed is small, round, and brown. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton bicupulatus is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe. It is propagated by seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in spring or fall. The plant requires full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Potamogeton bicupulatus
Potamogeton bicupulatus is found in shallow water and wet soils in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.
Potamogeton bicupulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton bicupulatus?
Potamogeton bicupulatus
What is the common name of Potamogeton bicupulatus?
Bicupulatus
Where is Potamogeton bicupulatus found?
It is found in North America.
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
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:208765-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.