Najas australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
770135
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bory ex Rendle
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 5: 421 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769468
Common Names
- Australian Water-nymph
- Najas australis
- Australian Najas
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Najas australis (also called Southern Waternymph, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the family Hydrocharitaceae. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and is found in freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Najas australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Najas australis are white and small, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Najas australis 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 australis
Najas australis can be found in wetlands, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and lakes in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Najas australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Najas australis?
Najas australis
What is the common name of Najas australis?
Najas
What is the natural habitat of Najas australis?
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
Jean-Baptiste Bory de Saint-Vincent (1778-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bory' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:602992-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.