Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
gessnacensis
ID:
721250

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Fisch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bayer. Bot. Ges. 1: 472 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720583

Common Names

  • Potamogeton gessnacensis
  • Gessnac Pondweed
  • Gessnac Waterweed

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Description

Potamogeton gessnacensis (also called Gessner's Pondweed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It has thin, thread-like leaves that are usually less than 2 cm long. It grows in shallow, still or slow-moving water, and is found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton gessnacensis is a submerged aquatic plant that is used for water filtration and to provide habitat for aquatic wildlife. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues, such as diarrhea and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Potamogeton gessnacensis has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton gessnacensis is an aquatic plant that grows in still or slow-moving water. It is native to Europe and is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soil. Propagate by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a moist medium. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Potamogeton gessnacensis

Potamogeton gessnacensis is found in Australia.

Potamogeton gessnacensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton gessnacensis?

Potamogeton gessnacensis

What is the common name of Potamogeton gessnacensis?

Gessna Pondweed

Where is Potamogeton gessnacensis found?

Tanzania

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