Description
Common names
Blunt Pondweed, Slender Pondweed.
Scientific names
Potamogeton ochreatus.
Family
Potamogetonaceae.
Genus
Potamogeton.
Presence in Australia
This specie has been identified in the following Australian states: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA, WA.
Habitat
Stationary and slow-moving water up to 5m deep in creeks, rivers, channels and lakes, usually on deep silt or gravel.
Habit
Submerged rhizomatous annual or perennial aquatic with cylindrical stems to 4m long and linear leaves to 10cm long.
Site preference
Tolerates slightly saline water.
Seed collection
Early Dec to late Jan. Monitor closely as mature seeds shed in 3-14 days.
Propagation
By division or cuttings placed in submerged sand.
Land protection
Useful in dams. May obstruct irrigation channels early spring/summer.
Wildlife
Valuable to waterfowl and fish.