Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
prussicus
ID:
720230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagstr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1908: 103 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719563

Common Names

  • Prussian Water-milfoil
  • Prussian Pondweed
  • Prussian Milfoil

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Description

Potamogeton prussicus (also called Prussian pondweed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe. It has small, green flowers and grows in freshwater habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton prussicus is used as an ornamental plant in ponds and water gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas that are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potamogeton prussicus is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton prussicus is a hardy aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It should be grown in shallow water and can tolerate up to 6 inches of water. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Potamogeton prussicus

Potamogeton prussicus is native to North America and is found in shallow water of lakes and ponds.

Potamogeton prussicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton prussicus?

Potamogeton prussicus

What is the common name of Potamogeton prussicus?

Prussian Pondweed

What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton prussicus?

It is native to 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