Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
lanceolatifolius
ID:
723583

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tiselius) C.D.Preston

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 16: 437 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722916

Common Names

  • Potamogeton lanceolatifolius
  • Lanceolatifolius Potamogeton
  • Lanceolatifolius Pondweed

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Synonyms

  • Potamogeton seemenii lanceolatifolius (Tiselius) Asch. & Graebn. [valid]
  • Potamogeton seemenii subcuspidatus Hagstr. [valid]
  • Potamogeton gramineus lanceolatifolius (Tiselius) Graebn. [valid]
  • Potamogeton seemenii lanceolatifolius (Tiselius) Hagstr. [valid]
  • Potamogeton seemenii lanceolatifolius (Tiselius) Hagstr. [valid]
  • Potamogeton seemenii subcuspidatus (Hagstr.) Hagstr. [valid]

Description

Potamogeton lanceolatifolius (also called Lance-Leaved Pondweed, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Potamogetonaceae family. It is an aquatic plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Europe, Asia, and parts of North America. It is found in freshwater ponds, lakes, and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton lanceolatifolius is used as an ornamental plant in ponds and water gardens, as well as for medicinal purposes. The leaves can be used to make tea. The plant can also be used to provide food and shelter for aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potamogeton lanceolatifolius is a small white bloom. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are bright green with lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton lanceolatifolius can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Where to Find Potamogeton lanceolatifolius

Potamogeton lanceolatifolius is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It can be found in shallow, slow-moving or still waters, such as ponds and lakes.

Potamogeton lanceolatifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton lanceolatifolius?

Potamogeton lanceolatifolius

What type of plant is Potamogeton lanceolatifolius?

A submerged aquatic plant

What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton lanceolatifolius?

Freshwater lakes and ponds

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

Christopher David Preston (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Preston' in the authors string.
Gustaf Tiselius (1833-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiselius' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:944170-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.