Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
nericius
ID:
721516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagstr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.f., 55(5): 145 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720849

Common Names

  • Nericius Pondweed
  • Nericius Waterweed
  • Potamogeton Nericius

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Description

Potamogeton nericius (also called 'Narrow-leaved Pondweed', among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in shallow, still or slow-moving waters, such as ponds, marshes, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton nericius 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 nericius 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton nericius 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 nericius

Potamogeton nericius is found in shallow freshwater habitats in Europe and North America.

Potamogeton nericius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton nericius?

Potamogeton nericius

What type of plant is Potamogeton nericius?

Aquatic plant

What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton nericius?

Lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams

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,

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