Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
tenuicaulis
ID:
770249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miki

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 49: 776 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769582

Common Names

  • Thin-Stemmed Waterweed
  • Thin-Stemmed Najas
  • Thin-Stemmed Milfoil

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Description

Najas tenuicaulis (also called Slender-stemmed waternymph, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to South America. It has thin, thread-like leaves with a light green color and grows in shallow, slow-moving water. It is found in ponds, lakes, and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Najas tenuicaulis is an attractive plant, often used as an ornamental in ponds and aquariums. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Najas tenuicaulis has small, white flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Najas tenuicaulis can be propagated by seed or division. It should be planted in moist soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Najas tenuicaulis

Najas tenuicaulis can be found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow waters in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Najas tenuicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Najas tenuicaulis?

Najas tenuicaulis

What is the common name of Najas tenuicaulis?

Slender-stemmed Waternymph

What is the habitat of Najas tenuicaulis?

It is found in shallow, still or slow-moving water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and ditches.

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

Shigeru Miki (1901-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miki' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603068-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.