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Broad-Leaved Pondweed

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.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Alismatales)

Species

Potamogeton nodosus (Broad-Leaved Pondweed)

Names in Other Languages

French potamot à feuilles flottantes

German Knoten-Laichkraut

Arabic Waraqa

Similar Species in Potamogeton

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Alga Pondweed

Potamogeton confervoides

Critically Endangered

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American Pondweed

Potamogeton epihydrus

Potamogeton berchtoldii

Least Concern

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Blunt-Leaved Pondweed

Potamogeton obtusifolius

Least Concern

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bog pondweed

Potamogeton polygonifolius

Least Concern

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Broad-Leaved Pondweed

Potamogeton amplifolius

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Broad-Leaved Pondweed?

The scientific name of Broad-Leaved Pondweed is Potamogeton nodosus. It belongs to the genus Potamogeton.

What is the conservation status of Broad-Leaved Pondweed?

Broad-Leaved Pondweed (Potamogeton nodosus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Broad-Leaved Pondweed live?

Broad-Leaved Pondweed 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 Broad-Leaved Pondweed belong to?

Broad-Leaved Pondweed (Potamogeton nodosus) belongs to the genus Potamogeton, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamogetonaceae.

What kingdom does Broad-Leaved Pondweed belong to?

Broad-Leaved Pondweed (Potamogeton nodosus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Broad-Leaved Pondweed?

The closest relatives of Broad-Leaved Pondweed in the genus Potamogeton include Alga Pondweed, Alpine Pondweed, American Pondweed, Baby Pondweed, Berchtold'S Pondweed.