Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
ferrugineus
ID:
721342

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagstr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.f., 55(5): 161 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720675

Common Names

  • Potamogeton Ferrugineus
  • Rusty Pondweed
  • Ferny Pondweed

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Description

Potamogeton ferrugineus (also called Rusty Pondweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small flowers. It grows in shallow, still or slow-flowing water.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton ferrugineus 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 ferrugineus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton ferrugineus is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a shallow container filled with water. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and place them in a shallow container filled with water. Keep the water level consistent and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Potamogeton ferrugineus

Potamogeton ferrugineus can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Potamogeton ferrugineus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton ferrugineus?

Potamogeton ferrugineus

What is the common name of Potamogeton ferrugineus?

Rusty Pondweed

What is the habitat of Potamogeton ferrugineus?

Potamogeton ferrugineus is found in shallow water bodies

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