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Crisp Pondweed

Potamogeton crispus

Least Concern

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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 (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Alismatales)

Species

Potamogeton crispus (Crisp Pondweed)

Names in Other Languages

French potamot à feuilles crépues

German Krauses Laichkraut

Arabic Hamool

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 nodosus

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crisp Pondweed?

The scientific name of Crisp Pondweed is Potamogeton crispus. It belongs to the genus Potamogeton.

What is the conservation status of Crisp Pondweed?

Crisp Pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Crisp Pondweed live?

Crisp Pondweed 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 Crisp Pondweed belong to?

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

Is Crisp Pondweed endangered?

No, Crisp Pondweed (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 Crisp Pondweed belong to?

Crisp Pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Crisp Pondweed?

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