Classification
Class
Magnoliopsida Brongn.
Order
Alismatales R.Br. ex Bercht. & J.Presl
Family
Potamogetonaceae Bercht. & J.Presl
Genus
Potamogeton L.
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Potamogeton cheesemanii A.Benn. (1883)
Vernacular Name(s):
Mānihi; Red pondweed; Rērēwai
 Description

Leaves of two kinds: submersed, narrow-elliptic, ± translucent; floating, often long-petiolate, mostly broad-oval, firm and opaque, longitudinal nerves c. 11–(13). Spike (1)–2–2.5 cm long, dense. Achenes flattened with 3-ridged keel, green to brown.

[From: Healy and Edgar (1980) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 3.]

 Biostatus
Indigenous (Non-endemic)
 Phenology

Flowering: Nov.–Feb.; Fruiting: Dec.–Mar.

 Bibliography
de Lange, P.J.; Rolfe, J.R.; Barkla J.W.; Courtney, S.P.; Champion, P.D.; Perrie, L.R.; Beadel, S.N.; Ford, K.A.; Breitwieser, I.; Schönberger, I.; Hindmarsh-Walls, R.; Heenan, P.B.; Ladley, K. 2018: Conservation status of New Zealand indigenous vascular plants, 2017. New Zealand Threat Classification Series. No. 22. [Not Threatened]
de Lange, P.J.; Rolfe, J.R.; Champion, P.D.; Courtney, S.P.; Heenan, P.B.; Barkla, J.W.; Cameron, E.K.; Norton, D.A.; Hitchmough, R.A. 2013: Conservation status of New Zealand indigenous vascular plants, 2012. New Zealand Threat Classification Series 3. Department of Conservation, Wellington. [Not Threatened]
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