Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
franconicus
ID:
721403

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Fisch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Ber. Bayer. Bot. Ges. 11: 123 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720736

Common Names

  • Franconian Pondweed
  • Franconicus Pondweed
  • Potamogeton Franconicus

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Synonyms

  • Potamogeton franconicus spicosus Hagstr. [valid]
  • Potamogeton franconicus dichtomus Hagstr. [valid]
  • Potamogeton franconicus longipes Hagstr. [valid]

Description

Potamogeton franconicus (also called Franconian 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 franconicus is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds, and is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potamogeton franconicus is small and inconspicuous, with white petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small and round, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton franconicus can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers moist, shady soils and partial sun.

Where to Find Potamogeton franconicus

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

Potamogeton franconicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton franconicus?

Potamogeton franconicus

What is the common name of Potamogeton franconicus?

Franconian Pondweed

What is the habitat of Potamogeton franconicus?

Potamogeton franconicus 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

Georg Fischer (1844-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:699687-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.