Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
naias
ID:
771427

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Planch.) Casp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Monatsber. Königl. Preuss. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1857: 49 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770760

Common Names

  • Elodea naias
  • Naias Waterweed
  • Naias Elodea

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Description

Elodea naias (also called Naias Elodea, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to North America. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, aquatic habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Elodea naias is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elodea naias has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elodea naias is a hardy aquatic plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by planting cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and should be planted in a container with a depth of at least 6 inches. It can be grown in both fresh and saltwater aquariums.

Where to Find Elodea naias

Elodea naias is native to North America and can be found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Elodea naias FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elodea naias?

Elodea naias

What is the common name of Elodea naias?

Waterweed

What is the natural habitat of Elodea naias?

Freshwater ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams

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