Potamogeton lucens
Shining pondweed
Potamogeton lucens, commonly known as shining pondweed, is an aquatic perennial valued for its unique ecological properties. Found in freshwater habitats, this plant holds historical significance in traditional medicine. While primarily studied for its botanical characteristics, its bioactive potential offers intriguing possibilities for future pharmacological research and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Potamogeton lucens
- Family: Potamogetonaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Potamogeton luceus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Alismatales. Finally, it is a member of the family Potamogetonaceae and falls under the genus Potamogeton.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Potamogetonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Potamogeton | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Potamogeton lucens, is referred to by several different common names depending on the region and language. In German, it is called Spiegelndes Laichkraut, while in Polish, it is known as Rdestnica połyskująca. The Czech language identifies it as rdest světlý, and in Lithuanian, it is called Blizgančioji plūdė. Additionally, in Croatian, it is referred to as Swěćata dróstnica.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Spiegelndes Laichkraut | Wikidata |
| pl | Rdestnica połyskująca | Wikidata |
| cs | rdest světlý | Wikidata |
| lt | Blizgančioji plūdė | Wikidata |
| hsb | Swěćata dróstnica | Wikidata |
| sv | Grovnate | Wikidata |
| zh | 光叶眼子菜 | Wikidata |
| cy | Dyfrllys disglair | Wikidata |
| bg | блестящ ръждавец | Wikidata |
| ru | Рдест блестящий | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Potamogeton lucens, exhibits a specific range within the northern regions of Europe. Its presence is documented across several key territories including Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, the species can be found inhabiting the waters of Great Britain. It also extends its distribution southward to include the island of Ireland. Finally, its geographical reach encompasses the coastal and inland areas of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Potamogeton lucens has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arabinose, galactose, glucose, mannose, rhamnose.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arabinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galactose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mannose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhamnose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sulfate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xylose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |