Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
tennesseensis
ID:
720202

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 38: 167 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719535

Common Names

  • Tennesseensis Pondweed
  • Tennesseensis Waterweed
  • Potamogeton Tennesseensis

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Synonyms

  • Potamogeton purshii Tuck. ex Jennison [illegitimate]

Description

Potamogeton tennesseensis (also called Tennessee Pondweed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to North America. It is an evergreen, floating-leaved plant with small, ovate, dark green leaves. It grows in shallow, fresh water habitats, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton tennesseensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Potamogeton tennesseensis has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton tennesseensis 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 tennesseensis

Potamogeton tennesseensis is native to the southeastern United States, primarily in Tennessee and Alabama.

Potamogeton tennesseensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potamogeton tennesseensis?

Potamogeton tennesseensis

What are the common names of Potamogeton tennesseensis?

Tennessee Pondweed

What type of environment does Potamogeton tennesseensis prefer?

Potamogeton tennesseensis prefers shallow, still freshwater habitats

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