Status:
valid
Authors:
Baagøe ex G.Fisch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Ber. Bayer. Bot. Ges. 11: 33 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720942
Common Names
- Olive Pondweed
- Olivaceus Potamogeton
- Potamogeton Olivaceus
Synonyms
- Potamogeton venustus Baagøe [unknown]
- Potamogeton venustus Baagøe ex A.Benn. [valid]
Description
Potamogeton olivaceus (also called 'Olive 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 olivaceus is a perennial aquatic plant used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Potamogeton olivaceus has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton olivaceus is a submerged aquatic plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers shallow water in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of water conditions. It can be grown in containers or in a pond.
Where to Find Potamogeton olivaceus
Potamogeton olivaceus is found in shallow water in lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Potamogeton olivaceus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton olivaceus?
Potamogeton olivaceus
What is the common name of Potamogeton olivaceus?
Olive Pondweed
What is the habitat of Potamogeton olivaceus?
It is found in shallow waters of lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers
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,