Potamogeton fryeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fryeri
ID:
721412
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Benn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 45: 234 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720745
Common Names
- Fryer's Pondweed
- Fryer's Waterweed
- Fryer's Potamogeton
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton fryeri (also called Fryer's 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 fryeri 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 fryeri 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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Potamogeton fryeri 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 fryeri
Potamogeton fryeri is found in Europe and western Asia.
Potamogeton fryeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton fryeri?
Potamogeton fryeri
What is the common name of Potamogeton fryeri?
Fryer's Pondweed
What is the native range of Potamogeton fryeri?
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:699688-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.