Najas tenuissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuissima
ID:
771013
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Braun ex Magnus) Magnus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Beitr. Kenntn. Najas : 24 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770346
Common Names
- Najas
- Waternymph
- Naiad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Najas tenuissima (also called Slender Naiad, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant with a stem that can reach up to 1 meter in length. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America, and it typically inhabits shallow waters in lakes, ponds and slow-moving rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Najas tenuissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It can also be used to stabilize shorelines and reduce erosion. It can also be used as a food source for some species of fish and birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Najas tenuissima is small and white, with four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Najas tenuissima can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a pond or water garden.
Where to Find Najas tenuissima
Najas tenuissima is found in shallow, fresh water marshes, ponds, and ditches in the Northern Hemisphere.
Najas tenuissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Najas tenuissima?
Najas tenuissima
What is the common name of Najas tenuissima?
Slender naiad
What is the natural habitat of Najas tenuissima?
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
Alexander Braun (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Braun' in the authors string.
Paul Wilhelm Magnus (1844-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magnus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60440507-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.