Potamogeton faurei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
faurei
ID:
721328
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Benn.) Miki
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Stud. Hist. Nat. Monuments Kyohotu 18: 43, 45 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720661
Common Names
- Potamogeton faurei
- Faure's Pondweed
- Faure's Leafy Pondweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton faurei (also called Faure's Pondweed, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the family Potamogetonaceae. It is a submerged perennial herb, growing to a length of 1 m. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to China and Japan, and is found in shallow ponds and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton faurei is a submerged aquatic plant that is used as an ornamental in water gardens and aquariums. It is also used to provide oxygen and food for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Potamogeton faurei has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Potamogeton faurei is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to North America. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established. It can be pruned to shape and is deer resistant.
Where to Find Potamogeton faurei
Potamogeton faurei can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Potamogeton faurei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton faurei?
Potamogeton faurei
What is the common name of Potamogeton faurei?
Fauré's Pondweed
What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton faurei?
It is native to Europe, Asia, and 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
Arthur Bennett (1843-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Benn.' in the authors string.
Shigeru Miki (1901-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miki' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:699678-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.