Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
saxonicus
ID:
720645

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagstr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.f., 55(5): 118 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719978

Common Names

  • Potamogeton saxonicus
  • Saxon Pondweed
  • Saxon Waterweed

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Description

Potamogeton saxonicus (also called Saxon Pondweed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It typically grows in shallow water, and has long, narrow leaves and small green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton saxonicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Potamogeton saxonicus has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton saxonicus can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil. Division of the rhizomes should be done in the spring or fall. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. The sections should then be planted in the soil.

Where to Find Potamogeton saxonicus

Potamogeton saxonicus can be found in Central and Eastern Europe.

Potamogeton saxonicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton saxonicus?

Potamogeton saxonicus

What is the common name of Potamogeton saxonicus?

Saxon Pondweed

What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton saxonicus?

Potamogeton saxonicus is found in shallow ponds and lakes.

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