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Waraqa

Potamogeton nodosus

Near Threatened

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The Broad-Leaved Pondweed (Potamogeton nodosus) is a species in the genus Potamogeton. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (نباتات)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)

Class

Liliopsida (زنبقانية)

Order

Alismatales (مزماريات)

Species

Potamogeton nodosus (Waraqa)

Names in Other Languages

French potamot à feuilles flottantes

German Knoten-Laichkraut

Arabic Waraqa

Similar Species in Potamogeton

Potamogeton berchtoldii

Least Concern

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Clasped Pondweed

Potamogeton perfoliatus

Endangered

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Blunt-Leaved Pondweed

Potamogeton obtusifolius

Least Concern

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Broad-Leaved Pondweed

Potamogeton natans

Least Concern

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Broad-Leaved Pondweed

Potamogeton amplifolius

Least Concern

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bog pondweed

Potamogeton polygonifolius

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Waraqa?

The scientific name of Waraqa is Potamogeton nodosus. It belongs to the genus Potamogeton.

What is the conservation status of Waraqa?

Waraqa (Potamogeton nodosus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Waraqa live?

Waraqa is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Comoros, Cuba, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Norway, Portugal, Seychelles.

What family does Waraqa belong to?

Waraqa (Potamogeton nodosus) belongs to the genus Potamogeton, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamogetonaceae.

What kingdom does Waraqa belong to?

Waraqa (Potamogeton nodosus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of Waraqa?

The closest relatives of Waraqa in the genus Potamogeton include Hamool, Berchtold'S Pondweed, bog pondweed, Blunt-Leaved Pondweed, Broad-Leaved Pondweed.