Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
cadburyae
ID:
720089

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dandy & G.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 12: 332 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719422

Common Names

  • Potamogeton cadburyae
  • Cadbury's Pondweed
  • Cadbury's Waterweed
  • Cadbury's Pondweed

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Description

Potamogeton cadburyae (also called 'Cadbury's 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. It prefers shallow, still water in ponds, streams, and other bodies of water. It is often used as an aquarium plant.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton cadburyae 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

Potamogeton cadburyae 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton cadburyae is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soil and requires regular watering. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Potamogeton cadburyae

Potamogeton cadburyae is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Potamogeton cadburyae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton cadburyae?

Potamogeton cadburyae

What is the common name of Potamogeton cadburyae?

Cadbury's Pondweed

What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton cadburyae?

Potamogeton cadburyae is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand

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

James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.
George Taylor (1904-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:699653-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.