Najas affinis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
770126
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rendle
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 5: 440 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769459
Common Names
- Affinis Water-nymph
- Najas affinis
- Affinis Najas
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Najas affinis (also called Naiad, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant native to the Americas. It has light green, branched stems with whorls of 3-5 leaves. It grows in shallow water and is commonly found in lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Najas affinis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Najas affinis is a small, white or yellowish flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Najas affinis can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
Where to Find Najas affinis
Najas affinis can be found in wetlands, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and lakes in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Najas affinis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Najas affinis?
Najas affinis
What is the common name of Najas affinis?
Najas
What is the natural habitat of Najas affinis?
Ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams
Species in the Najas genus
Najas affinis, Najas ancistrocarpa, Najas arguta, Najas australis, Najas baldwinii, Najas brevistyla, Najas browniana, Najas chinensis, Najas conferta, Najas filifolia, Najas flexilis, Najas gracillima, Najas graminea, Najas grossareolata, Najas guadalupensis, Najas hagerupii, Najas halophila, Najas horrida, Najas indica, Najas kurziana, Najas madagascariensis, Najas malesiana, Najas marina, Najas minor, Najas oguraensis, Najas pectinata, Najas pseudogracillima, Najas rigida, Najas schweinfurthii, Najas tenuicaulis, Najas tenuifolia, Najas tenuis, Najas testui, Najas welwitschii, Najas wrightiana, Najas tenuissima, Najas heteromorpha, Najas pectinata, Najas faveolata, Najas major, Najas canadensis,
Species in the Hydrocharitaceae family
Appertiella hexandra, Blyxa aubertii, Blyxa echinosperma, Blyxa hexandra, Blyxa japonica, Blyxa javanica, Blyxa leiosperma, Blyxa novoguineensis, Blyxa octandra, Blyxa quadricostata, Blyxa radicans, Blyxa senegalensis, Blyxa vietii, Blyxa kasaragodensis, Blyxa mangalensis, Elodea canadensis, Elodea bifoliata, Elodea callitrichoides, Elodea canadensis, Elodea densa, Elodea granatensis, Elodea naias, Elodea nuttallii, Elodea potamogeton, Elodea granatensis, Elodea heterostemon, Enhalus acoroides, Halophila australis, Halophila baillonis, Halophila beccarii, Halophila decipiens, Halophila engelmannii, Halophila hawaiiana, Halophila major, Halophila minor, Halophila ovalis, Halophila spinulosa, Halophila stipulacea, Halophila tricostata, Halophila capricorni, Halophila mikii, Halophila nipponica, Halophila okinawensis, Halophila sulawesii, Halophila madagascariensis, Halophila spinulosa, Hydrilla verticillata, Hydrocharis chevalieri, Hydrocharis dubia, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae,
References
Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:602984-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.