Najas canadensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canadensis
ID:
770141
Status:
valid
Authors:
Michx.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 200 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769474
Common Names
- Canadian Water-nymph
- Najas canadensis
- Canadian Najas
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Najas canadensis (also called Canadian Waternymph, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the family Hydrocharitaceae. It is native to North America, and is found in freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Najas canadensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Najas canadensis has small, white flowers with three petals and three sepals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are pale green and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Najas canadensis 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 canadensis
Najas canadensis can be found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams in North America.
Najas canadensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Najas canadensis?
Najas canadensis
What is the common name of Najas canadensis?
Canadian Water-nymph
Where is Najas canadensis found?
Najas canadensis is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:602998-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.