Status:
valid
Authors:
Hagstr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.f., 55(5): 137 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719960
Common Names
- Spiral Pondweed
- Spiral Potamogeton
- Spirilliformis Pondweed
Description
Potamogeton spirilliformis (also called Spiral-Leaved Pondweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to temperate regions. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has a single, erect stem. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white or yellowish-white. It grows in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton spirilliformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Potamogeton spirilliformis has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton spirilliformis is a hardy perennial that grows in zones 4-9. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed sown in the fall.
Where to Find Potamogeton spirilliformis
Potamogeton spirilliformis can be found in shallow water in Europe, from the British Isles to the Caucasus.
Potamogeton spirilliformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potamogeton spirilliformis?
Potamogeton spirilliformis
What is the common name of Potamogeton spirilliformis?
Spiral pondweed
Where is Potamogeton spirilliformis found?
Potamogeton spirilliformis is found in Europe, Asia, and 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,