Najas faveolata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
faveolata
ID:
1087193
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Br. ex Magnus
Source:
tro
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Beitr. Kenntn. Najas p. vii. 1870
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086531
Common Names
- Najas faveolata
- Najas-da-serra
- Najas-da-mata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Najas faveolata (also called Brazilian water nymph, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant native to Brazil. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Najas faveolata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Najas faveolata are small and white. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings have two opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Najas faveolata is an aquatic plant native to the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a shallow container filled with water. Keep the water level consistent and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Najas faveolata
Najas faveolata is native to North America and can be found in freshwater wetlands.
Species in the Najas genus
Najas affinis, Najas ancistrocarpa, Najas arguta, Najas australis, Najas baldwinii, Najas brevistyla, Najas browniana, Najas chinensis, Najas conferta, Najas filifolia, Najas flexilis, Najas gracillima, Najas graminea, Najas grossareolata, Najas guadalupensis, Najas hagerupii, Najas halophila, Najas horrida, Najas indica, Najas kurziana, Najas madagascariensis, Najas malesiana, Najas marina, Najas minor, Najas oguraensis, Najas pectinata, Najas pseudogracillima, Najas rigida, Najas schweinfurthii, Najas tenuicaulis, Najas tenuifolia, Najas tenuis, Najas testui, Najas welwitschii, Najas wrightiana, Najas tenuissima, Najas heteromorpha, Najas pectinata, Najas faveolata, Najas major, Najas canadensis,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-22200092: Based on the initial data import
Addison Brown (1830-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Br.' in the authors string.
Paul Wilhelm Magnus (1844-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magnus' in the authors string.