Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
philippinensis
ID:
720932

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Benn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 9: 342 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720265

Common Names

  • Potamogeton philippinensis
  • Philippine Pondweed
  • Philippine Waterweed

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Description

Potamogeton philippinensis (also called 'Philippine Pondweed', among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to the Philippines. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers in umbels. It grows in ponds, lakes, and other aquatic habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton philippinensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Potamogeton philippinensis has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals and four sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped, and its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton philippinensis is a perennial aquatic plant native to the Philippines. It is typically grown in shallow water in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, division, or root cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Root cuttings should be taken in the fall.

Where to Find Potamogeton philippinensis

Potamogeton philippinensis can be found in shallow waters in the Philippines.

Potamogeton philippinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton philippinensis?

Potamogeton philippinensis

What is the common name of Potamogeton philippinensis?

Philippine Pondweed

Where is Potamogeton philippinensis native to?

Southeast 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:699760-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.