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big-sheathed pondweed

Stuckenia vaginata

Near Threatened

About

The Big-sheathed pondweed (Stuckenia vaginata) is a species in the genus Stuckenia. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Canada, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Froschlöffelartige)

Species

Stuckenia vaginata (big-sheathed pondweed)

Names in Other Languages

French potamot engainé

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of big-sheathed pondweed?

The scientific name of big-sheathed pondweed is Stuckenia vaginata. It belongs to the genus Stuckenia.

What is the conservation status of big-sheathed pondweed?

big-sheathed pondweed (Stuckenia vaginata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does big-sheathed pondweed live?

big-sheathed pondweed is found in Distributed across Canada, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Canada, Norway, Sweden.

What family does big-sheathed pondweed belong to?

big-sheathed pondweed (Stuckenia vaginata) belongs to the genus Stuckenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamogetonaceae.

What kingdom does big-sheathed pondweed belong to?

big-sheathed pondweed (Stuckenia vaginata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of big-sheathed pondweed?

The closest relatives of big-sheathed pondweed in the genus Stuckenia include Alpine Thread-Leaved Pondweed, Broadleaf Pondweed.