Potamogeton schreberi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schreberi
ID:
720649
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Fisch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Ber. Bayer. Bot. Ges. 11: 58 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719982
Common Names
- Potamogeton schreberi
- Schreber's Pondweed
- Schreber's Waterweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potamogeton schreberi (also called Schreber's 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 schreberi is used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Potamogeton schreberi 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton schreberi is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Potamogeton schreberi
Potamogeton schreberi can be found in Central and Eastern Europe.
Potamogeton schreberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton schreberi?
Potamogeton schreberi
What is the common name of Potamogeton schreberi?
Schreber's Pondweed
What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton schreberi?
Potamogeton schreberi 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
Georg Fischer (1844-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:699793-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.