Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
zosteriformis
ID:
719881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Mem. Gray Herb. 3: 36 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719214

Common Names

  • Zosteriform pondweed
  • Zosteriform potamogeton
  • Zosteriform water-plantain

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Description

Potamogeton zosteriformis (also called Zoster-like pondweed, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the Potamogetonaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water. It is a small, perennial plant with long, thin leaves and small, yellowish flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Potamogeton zosteriformis is a submerged aquatic plant that is often used in aquariums and ponds to provide oxygen to the water and to help filter out pollutants. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Potamogeton zosteriformis has small, white flowers. Seed: The seed is small, round, and brown. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamogeton zosteriformis is a perennial aquatic plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers shallow, still water and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°F (-20°C). The seeds should be planted in the spring and the plants should be divided in the fall. The plant can also be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Potamogeton zosteriformis

Potamogeton zosteriformis is found in shallow lakes and ponds in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Potamogeton zosteriformis FAQ

What is the common name of Potamogeton zosteriformis?

Eelgrass pondweed

What type of plant is Potamogeton zosteriformis?

Aquatic

What is the optimal soil type for Potamogeton zosteriformis?

Wet soil

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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