Potamogeton cooperi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cooperi
ID:
719967
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fryer) Fryer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1: 497 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719300
Common Names
- Cooper's Pondweed
- Cooper's Waterweed
- Cooperi Pondweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton cooperi (also called Cooper's pondweed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It has an erect stem and produces a single terminal inflorescence. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate in shape and its flowers are small and white in color. It grows in ponds, lakes, and other aquatic habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton cooperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Potamogeton cooperi 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 cooperi is a perennial aquatic plant that is native to the United States. It prefers shallow, still water and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Potamogeton cooperi
Potamogeton cooperi is found in shallow water and wet soils in North America.
Potamogeton cooperi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton cooperi?
Potamogeton cooperi
What type of plant is Potamogeton cooperi?
Aquatic plant
Where is Potamogeton cooperi found?
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
Alfred Fryer (1826-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:699663-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.