Najas minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
770220
Status:
valid
Authors:
All.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1773
Citation Micro:
Auct. Syn. Meth. Stirp. Hort. Regii Taur. : 3 (1773)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769553
Common Names
- Lesser Naiad
- Najas minor
- Lesser Water Nymph
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Najas minor (also called Small water-nymph, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It has a creeping rhizome and slender, branching stems with small, linear leaves. This plant is found in shallow water bodies, including ponds, lakes, and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Najas minor is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and aquariums. It is also used to help control algae growth and as a natural filter for water.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Najas minor has small, white flowers and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Najas minor can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil in spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the plants every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Najas minor
Najas minor can be found in shallow ponds, slow-moving streams, and wetlands in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Najas minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Najas minor?
Najas minor
What is the common name of Najas minor?
Small water-nymph
What type of plant is Najas minor?
Aquatic plant
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
Carlo Allioni (1728-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'All.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603043-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.