Najas heteromorpha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heteromorpha
ID:
771785
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griff. ex Voigt
Source:
wcs
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Hort. Suburb. Calcutt. : 694 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771118
Common Names
- Heteromorphic Waternymph
- Najas heteromorpha
- Heteromorphic Najas
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Najas heteromorpha (also called 'Heteromorphic Waternymph' or 'Heteromorphic Najas', among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant with thin, thread-like leaves and small white flowers. It is native to North America and is found in slow-moving or still waters, such as rivers, streams, and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Najas heteromorpha is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Najas heteromorpha has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Najas heteromorpha can be propagated from cuttings or division. It prefers moist soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Najas heteromorpha
Najas heteromorpha is native to North America and can be found in shallow water bodies such as ponds and lakes.
Najas heteromorpha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Najas heteromorpha?
Najas heteromorpha
What is the common name of Najas heteromorpha?
Heteromorphic Waternymph
What is the natural habitat of Najas heteromorpha?
Freshwater 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
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
Joachim Otto Voigt (1798-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Voigt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603016-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.