Potamogeton biwaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biwaensis
ID:
720120
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miki
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 48: 326 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719453
Common Names
- Biwaensis Pondweed
- Biwaensis Waterweed
- Biwaensis Pond-grass
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Potamogeton biwaensis (also called Biwa Pondweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Japan. It has long, thin, bright green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in shallow, slow-moving waters such as ponds, lakes, and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton biwaensis is a popular aquarium plant, often used as a decorative element in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin infections, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Potamogeton biwaensis has small white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton biwaensis is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated from cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and can be grown in shallow water or in moist soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Potamogeton biwaensis
Potamogeton biwaensis is native to Japan and Korea.
Potamogeton biwaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton biwaensis?
Potamogeton biwaensis
What are the common names of Potamogeton biwaensis?
Broad-leaved Pondweed, Two-leaved Pondweed
What type of soil does Potamogeton biwaensis prefer?
Moist, nutrient-rich soil
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
Shigeru Miki (1901-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miki' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:699647-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.