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Krauses Laichkraut

Potamogeton crispus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within the Oceanian biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Froschlöffelartige)

Species

Potamogeton crispus (Krauses Laichkraut)

Names in Other Languages

French potamot à feuilles crépues

German Krauses Laichkraut

Arabic Hamool

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Alpen-Laichkraut

Potamogeton alpinus

Critically Endangered

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Berchtolds Zwerg-Laichkraut

Potamogeton berchtoldii

Least Concern

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Durchwachsenes Laichkraut

Potamogeton perfoliatus

Endangered

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Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut

Potamogeton compressus

Critically Endangered

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Gefärbtes Laichkraut

Potamogeton coloratus

Endangered

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Gestrecktes Laichkraut

Potamogeton praelongus

Extinct

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Gewöhnliches Zwerg-Laichkraut

Potamogeton pusillus

Endangered

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Glänzendes Laichkraut

Potamogeton lucens

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Krauses Laichkraut?

The scientific name of Krauses Laichkraut is Potamogeton crispus. It belongs to the genus Potamogeton.

What is the conservation status of Krauses Laichkraut?

Krauses Laichkraut (Potamogeton crispus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Krauses Laichkraut live?

Krauses Laichkraut is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Fiji, Finland, Georgia, Mexico.

What family does Krauses Laichkraut belong to?

Krauses Laichkraut (Potamogeton crispus) belongs to the genus Potamogeton, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamogetonaceae.

Is Krauses Laichkraut endangered?

No, Krauses Laichkraut (Potamogeton crispus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Krauses Laichkraut belong to?

Krauses Laichkraut (Potamogeton crispus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Krauses Laichkraut?

The closest relatives of Krauses Laichkraut in the genus Potamogeton include Alpen-Laichkraut, Berchtolds Zwerg-Laichkraut, Durchwachsenes Laichkraut, Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut, Gefärbtes Laichkraut.