Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
suboblongus
ID:
720508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagstr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.f., 55(5): 182 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719841

Common Names

  • Potamogeton Suboblongus
  • Oblong Pondweed
  • Oblong Waterweed

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Description

Potamogeton suboblongus (also called Oblong Pondweed, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the family Potamogetonaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and its habitats include rivers, lakes, ponds, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton suboblongus is used as an ornamental plant in ponds and water gardens, and as a food source for fish and aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Potamogeton suboblongus has small, white flowers with four petals and small, round seed capsules. The seedlings have small, round leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton suboblongus is a perennial aquatic plant that is native to India. It prefers shallow, still water and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Potamogeton suboblongus

Potamogeton suboblongus is native to Europe and North America.

Potamogeton suboblongus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton suboblongus?

Potamogeton suboblongus

What is the common name of Potamogeton suboblongus?

Suboblong Pondweed

What is the natural habitat of Potamogeton suboblongus?

Freshwater lakes and ponds

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,

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