Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
baldwinii
ID:
770136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Horn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 18: 187 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769469

Common Names

  • Baldwin's Water-nymph
  • Najas baldwinii
  • Baldwin's Najas

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Description

Najas baldwinii (also called Southern Waternymph, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the family Hydrocharitaceae. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and is found in freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Najas baldwinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Najas baldwinii are white and small, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Najas baldwinii can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.

Where to Find Najas baldwinii

Najas baldwinii can be found in the shallow waters of North America.

Najas baldwinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Najas baldwinii?

Najas baldwinii

What is the common name of Najas baldwinii?

Najas

What is the natural habitat of Najas baldwinii?

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