Family: Potamogetonaceae
Author: (Pers.) Börner
Bibliography: Fl. Deut. Volk: 713 (1912)
Year: 1912
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Stuckenia
Vegetable: False
Observations: Temp. Northern Hemisphere, Hispaniola, Ecuador to S. South America
Description
Fineleaf pondweed, scientifically known as Stuckenia filiformis, is an aquatic plant belonging to the Potamogetonaceae family. Described in “Fl. Deut. Volk: 713” by Börner in 1912, this plant is remarkable for its adaptability and widespread presence across various regions in the Northern Hemisphere, including some more temperate areas of Hispaniola, Ecuador, and extending down to Southern South America.
The Fineleaf pondweed thrives in freshwater habitats such as lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers. Its fine, filamentous leaves are its most distinctive feature, making it well-suited to underwater environments where it can efficiently perform photosynthesis and sustain aquatic ecosystems.
Adaptability is a key trait of Stuckenia filiformis. The species demonstrates a versatility that allows it to survive in a range of water temperatures and conditions. This adaptability not only provides a critical food source for aquatic life but also contributes to the overall health of water bodies by stabilizing sediments and providing habitat for microfauna.
The plant’s distribution and ecological significance underscore its importance within its native habitats. For conservationists and ecologists, Fineleaf pondweed is a species worth noting due to its resilience and role in aquatic ecosystems. Whether in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere or in more specific locales such as parts of Hispaniola and South America, Stuckenia filiformis continues to be a subject of interest for its ecological contributions and botanical characteristics.
Common Names
Eng: fineleaf pondweed, slender-leaf pondweed, threadleaf pondweed, thread-leaved pondweed, threadleaf-pondweed, alpine thread-leaved pondweed, fine-leaved pondweed, northern slender pondweed, slender pondweed, slender-leaved pondweed, western fine-leaved pondweed, western thread-leaved pondweed
Dan: tråd-vandaks
Nld: draadfonteinkruid
Sme: juovkavihti
Fra: potamot filiforme, potamot filiforme alpin, potamot filiforme occidental
Swe: trådnate
En: Fineleaf pondweed, Slender-leaf pondweed, Threadleaf pondweed, Threadleaf-pondweed, Thread-leaved pondweed, Alpine thread-leaved pondweed, Fine-leaved pondweed, Northern slender pondweed, Slender pondweed, Slender-leaved pondweed, Western fine-leaved pondweed, Western thread-leaved pondweed
Da: Tråd-vandaks
Nl: Draadfonteinkruid
Fr: Potamot filiforme, Potamot filiforme alpin, Potamot filiforme occidental
De: Faden-Laichkraut, Fadenförmiges Laichkraut
It: Brasca filiforme
Se: Juovkavihti
Sv: Trådnate
Synonyms
- Stuckenia filiformis var. alpina ((Blytt) Dorn)
- Potamogeton filiformis (Pers.)
- Potamogeton pectinatus var. marinus (Nyman)
- Potamogeton marinus var. occidentalis (J.W.Robbins)
- Coleogeton filiformis subsp. alpinus ((Blytt) Les & R.R.Haynes)
- Potamogeton filiformis f. crinisimilis (Hagstr.)
- Potamogeton filiformis var. occidentalis ((J.W.Robbins) Morong)
- Potamogeton magellanicus ((Hagstr.) Dusén)
- Potamogeton filiformis f. polaris (Hagstr.)
- Potamogeton filiformis subsp. juncifolius ((A.Kern. ex C.Fritsch) Asch. & Graebn.)
- Potamogeton filiformis var. elongatus ((Baagøe ex G.Fisch.) G.Fisch.)
- Potamogeton applanatus (Y.D.Chen)
- Stuckenia filiformis var. occidentalis ((J.W.Robbins) Dorn)
- Potamogeton aulacophyllus (K.Schum.)
- Potamogeton filiformis var. juncifolius ((A.Kern. ex C.Fritsch) Hegi)
- Potamogeton strictus (Phil.)
- Potamogeton filiformis f. alpinus ((Blytt) Hagstr.)
- Potamogeton filiformis f. rivicolus (Hagstr.)
- Potamogeton pectinatus var. filiformis ((Pers.) Fr.)
- Stuckenia filiformis subsp. occidentalis ((J.W.Robbins) R.R.Haynes, Les & M.Král)
- Spirillus filiformis ((Pers.) Nieuwl.)
- Potamogeton filiformis f. elongatus (Baagøe ex G.Fisch.)
- Coleogeton filiformis ((Pers.) Les & R.R.Haynes)
- Potamogeton filiformis var. austrosibiricus ((Kaschina) Czepinoga)
- Potamogeton punensis (A.Galán)
- Stuckenia filiformis var. austrosibirica ((Kaschina) Chepinoga)
- Potamogeton filiformis f. fasciculatus ((Wolfg.) Tiselius)
- Potamogeton interior (Rydb.)
- Potamogeton filifomirs var. rivicolus ((Hagstr.) Hagstr.)
- Potamogeton marinus var. macounii (Morong ex Macoun)
- Coleogeton filiformis subsp. occidentalis ((J.W.Robbins) Les & R.R.Haynes)
- Stuckenia punensis ((A.Galán) A.Galán)
- Potamogeton fasciculatus (Wolfg.)
- Potamogeton filiformis var. macounii ((Morong ex Macoun) Morong)
- Potamogeton filiformis var. kihlmanii (Hagstr.)
- Potamogeton filiformis var. fasciculatus ((Wolfg.) Baagøe)
- Potamogeton juncifolius (A.Kern. ex C.Fritsch)
- Potamogeton juncifolius var. amphibius (Baagøe ex G.Fisch.)
- Potamogeton rostratus var. humilis (Volobaev)
- Potamogeton filiformis f. fluviatilis ((G.Fisch.) G.Fisch.)
- Potamogeton juncifolius var. fluviatilis (G.Fisch.)
- Stuckenia austrosibirica ((Kaschina) Tzvelev)
- Potamogeton filiformis f. linipes (Hagstr.)
- Potamogeton pectinatus subsp. filiformis ((Pers.) Hook.f.)
- Potamogeton austrosibiricus (Kaschina)
- Stuckenia filiformis subsp. alpina ((Blytt) R.R.Haynes, Les & M.Král)
- Potamogeton rostratus (Hagstr.)
- Potamogeton filiformis var. applanatus ((Y.D.Chen) Q.Y.Li)
- Stuckenia interior ((Rydb.) Holub)
- Potamogeton filiformis f. luxuriosus (Hagstr.)
- Potamogeton filiformis var. alpinus ((Blytt) Almq.)
- Potamogeton strictus var. magellanicus (Hagstr.)
- Potamogeton marinus var. alpinus (Blytt)
Distribution
- Afghanistan (native)
- Alaska (native)
- Alberta (native)
- Aleutian Is. (native)
- Altay (native)
- Argentina Northeast (native)
- Argentina Northwest (native)
- Argentina South (native)
- Arizona (native)
- Austria (native)
- Baltic States (native)
- Belarus (native)
- Bolivia (native)
- British Columbia (native)
- Buryatiya (native)
- California (native)
- Central European Rus (native)
- Chile Central (native)
- China North-Central (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- Chita (native)
- Colorado (native)
- Denmark (native)
- East European Russia (native)
- East Himalaya (native)
- Ecuador (native)
- Finland (native)
- France (native)
- Føroyar (native)
- Germany (native)
- Great Britain (native)
- Greenland (native)
- Haiti (native)
- Hungary (native)
- Iceland (native)
- Idaho (native)
- Inner Mongolia (native)
- Iowa (native)
- Iran (native)
- Ireland (native)
- Irkutsk (native)
- Italy (native)
- Kamchatka (native)
- Khabarovsk (native)
- Kirgizstan (native)
- Krasnoyarsk (native)
- Kuril Is. (native)
- Labrador (native)
- Magadan (native)
- Maine (native)
- Manitoba (native)
- Michigan (native)
- Minnesota (native)
- Mongolia (native)
- Montana (native)
- Nebraska (native)
- Nepal (native)
- Netherlands (native)
- Nevada (native)
- New Brunswick (native)
- New Hampshire (native)
- New Jersey (native)
- New Mexico (native)
- New York (native)
- Newfoundland (native)
- North Dakota (native)
- North European Russi (native)
- Northwest European R (native)
- Northwest Territorie (native)
- Norway (native)
- Nova Scotia (native)
- Nunavut (native)
- Ohio (native)
- Ontario (native)
- Oregon (native)
- Pakistan (native)
- Palestine (native)
- Pennsylvania (native)
- Peru (native)
- Poland (native)
- Prince Edward I. (native)
- Qinghai (native)
- Québec (native)
- Sakhalin (native)
- Saskatchewan (native)
- Sicilia (native)
- Socotra (native)
- South Dakota (native)
- Spain (native)
- Sweden (native)
- Switzerland (native)
- Tadzhikistan (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Tuva (native)
- Ukraine (native)
- Utah (native)
- Vermont (native)
- Washington (native)
- West Himalaya (native)
- West Siberia (native)
- Wisconsin (native)
- Wyoming (native)
- Xinjiang (native)
- Yakutskiya (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
- Yukon (native)
Additional Images
Habit
Taken Jul 15, 2000 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Jul 15, 1998 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Jul 15, 2009 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Other
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/8375218)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:51015154-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Stuckenia filiformis (Pers.) Börner)
Specifications
Growth form: Multiple Stem
Growth habit: Forb/herb
Growth rate: Moderate
Growth
Ph maximum: 5.5
Ph minimum: 5.0
Light: 8
Atmospheric humidity: 9
Soil nutriments: 5
