Status:
valid
Authors:
Miki
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 48: 328 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720860
Common Names
- Kamogawa Pondweed
- Kamogawa Waterweed
- Kamogawa Potamogeton
Description
Potamogeton kamogawaensis (also called Kamogawa Pondweed, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant. It is native to Japan and is found in slow-moving rivers, ponds, and lakes. It has long, narrow leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton kamogawaensis is used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums. It is also used to provide oxygen to the water and to reduce the amount of algae in the water.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Potamogeton kamogawaensis has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton kamogawaensis is a hardy, evergreen perennial with a clumping habit. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. Propagate by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Potamogeton kamogawaensis
Potamogeton kamogawaensis is found in Japan, Korea, and China.
Potamogeton kamogawaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton kamogawaensis?
Potamogeton kamogawaensis
What are the common names of Potamogeton kamogawaensis?
Japanese pondweed, Kamogawa pondweed
What is the distribution of Potamogeton kamogawaensis?
Japan
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,