Potamogeton mandschuriensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mandschuriensis
ID:
721451
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Benn.) A.Benn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 29: 50 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720784
Common Names
- Mandschuriensis Potamogeton
- Potamogeton Mandschuriensis
- Potamogeton Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton mandschuriensis (also called Manchurian Pondweed, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the family Potamogetonaceae. It is native to Europe and western Asia, and is found in fresh water habitats such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton mandschuriensis is used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums. It is also used to control water pollution, as it is able to absorb excess nutrients from the water.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Potamogeton mandschuriensis has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton mandschuriensis is a submerged aquatic plant that typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet. It is native to North America and Europe. It features long, narrow, bright green leaves and small, white flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun to light shade in still or slow-moving water. It is tolerant of a wide range of water conditions and can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Potamogeton mandschuriensis
Potamogeton mandschuriensis is found in China, Japan, Korea, and Russia.
Potamogeton mandschuriensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton mandschuriensis?
Potamogeton mandschuriensis
What type of plant is Potamogeton mandschuriensis?
Aquatic plant
Where is Potamogeton mandschuriensis found?
North America, Europe, and Asia
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:699733-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.