Common names

Floating Pondweed, Furrowed Pondweed.

Scientific names

Potamogeton tricarinatus.

Family

Potamogetonaceae.

Genus

Potamogeton.

Presence in Australia

This specie has been identified in the following Australian states: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA, NT, WA.

Habitat

Slow-moving water of rivers and creeks to 3m deep. Also ponds or dams.

Habit

Rhizomatous aquatic perennial with submerged and floating leaves and emergent inflorescences and stems to 4m long.

Seed collection

Early Dec to late Jan. Monitor closely as mature seeds shed in 3-14 days.

Propagation

From seed using Bog method, cuttings or division of rhizome.

Land protection

Useful in dams. Useful indicator plant for water pollution. May obstruct water flow in small streams/channels.

Wildlife

Valuable food and shelter source for freshwater wildlife.