Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
brevistyla
ID:
770137

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 5: 418 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769470

Common Names

  • Short-styled Water-nymph
  • Najas brevistyla
  • Short-styled Najas

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Najas brevistyla has small, white flowers with three petals and three sepals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are pale green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Najas brevistyla 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 brevistyla

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

Najas brevistyla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Najas brevistyla?

Najas brevistyla

What is the common name of Najas brevistyla?

Najas

What is the natural habitat of Najas brevistyla?

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