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Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut

Potamogeton compressus

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and boreal forests and taiga within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇺🇸 United States 🇭🇺 Hungary

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Froschlöffelartige)

Species

Potamogeton compressus (Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut)

Names in Other Languages

French potamot à tiges comprimées

German Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut

Similar Species in Potamogeton

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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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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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Grasartiges Laichkraut

Potamogeton gramineus

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut?

The scientific name of Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut is Potamogeton compressus. It belongs to the genus Potamogeton.

What is the conservation status of Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut?

Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut (Potamogeton compressus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut live?

Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut belong to?

Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut (Potamogeton compressus) belongs to the genus Potamogeton, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamogetonaceae.

Is Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut endangered?

Yes, Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut (Potamogeton compressus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut belong to?

Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut (Potamogeton compressus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut?

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