Potamogeton pseudofriesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudofriesii
ID:
720239
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dandy & G.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 12: 332 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719572
Common Names
- False Fries' Pondweed
- False Fries' Water-milfoil
- False Fries' Milfoil
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton pseudofriesii (also called False Fries' 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 pseudofriesii 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 pseudofriesii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton pseudofriesii can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a container with a good quality potting mix. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Potamogeton pseudofriesii
Potamogeton pseudofriesii is native to North America and is found in shallow water of lakes and ponds.
Potamogeton pseudofriesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton pseudofriesii?
Potamogeton pseudofriesii
What is the common name of Potamogeton pseudofriesii?
False Fries Pondweed
What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton pseudofriesii?
It is native to North America.
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
James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.
George Taylor (1904-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:699768-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.