Status:
valid
Authors:
Dandy & G.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Watsonia 6: 316 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720682
Common Names
- Potamogeton Grovesii
- Grove's Pondweed
- Grove's Waterweed
Description
Potamogeton grovesii (also called Groves' Pondweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small flowers. It grows in shallow, still or slow-flowing water.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton grovesii 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 grovesii has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton grovesii 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 grovesii
Potamogeton grovesii can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Potamogeton grovesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton grovesii?
Potamogeton grovesii
What is the common name of Potamogeton grovesii?
Groves' Pondweed
What is the habitat of Potamogeton grovesii?
Potamogeton grovesii 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,