Najas graminea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graminea
ID:
770159
Status:
valid
Authors:
Delile
Source:
wcs
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Descr. Egypte, Hist. Nat. 2(Mém.): 282 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769492
Common Names
- Graminoid Water-nymph
- Najas graminea
- Graminoid Najas
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Najas graminea (also called Common Waternymph, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is found in shallow water, ponds, and lakes. It has long, thin, bright green leaves that are usually arranged in whorls of three around the stem. The flowers are small and white, and are found in the leaf axils.
Uses & Benefits
Najas graminea is used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums. It can also be used as a food source, as it is edible and has a mild flavor.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Najas graminea var. gramineaNajas graminea var. recurvata J.B.He, L.Y.Zhou & H.Q.Wang
Najas graminea var. robusta W.J.de Wilde
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Najas graminea 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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Cultivation and propagation of Najas graminea is best done in a shallow water garden, as it can tolerate a wide range of water depths. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and can be propagated through division of the rhizome. It can also be propagated through seed, although this is not as common.
Where to Find Najas graminea
Najas graminea is native to Europe and can be found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Najas graminea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Najas graminea?
Najas graminea
What is the common name of Najas graminea?
Spiked water-nymph
What is the natural habitat of Najas graminea?
Najas graminea is found in shallow ponds, lakes, and 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
Alire Raffeneau Delile (1778-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delile' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603012-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.