Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
nana
ID:
770917

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 345 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770250



Common Names

  • Vallisneria nana
  • Dwarf Water-Plantain
  • Dwarf Vallisneria


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Description

Vallisneria nana (also called tape grass, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and grows up to 60 cm tall. Its leaves are opposite and lanceolate, and its flowers are white and star-shaped. It is found in shallow ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Vallisneria nana is a popular aquarium plant and is used for decoration in aquariums. It can also be used to reduce nitrate levels in water and to provide oxygen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vallisneria nana has white flowers with four petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vallisneria nana can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It can be cultivated in a variety of substrates, including sand, gravel, and clay. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and should be fertilized regularly. It can be grown in a wide range of lighting conditions, from low to high light. It can tolerate a wide range of water temperatures and pH levels.

Where to Find Vallisneria nana

Vallisneria nana can be found in shallow, fresh and brackish waters in temperate and tropical regions around the world.

Vallisneria nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vallisneria nana?

Vallisneria nana

What type of plant is Vallisneria nana?

Aquatic plant

What is the common name of Vallisneria nana?

Dwarf eelgrass

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431988-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.