Najas kurziana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kurziana
ID:
770186
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rendle
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 5: 413 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769519
Common Names
- Kurz's Naiad
- Najas kurziana
- Kurz's Water Nymph
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Najas kurziana (also called Kurz's water-nymph, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It has a creeping rhizome and slender, branching stems with small, linear leaves. This plant is found in shallow water bodies, including ponds, lakes, and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Najas kurziana is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and aquariums. It is also used to help control algae growth and as a natural filter for water.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Najas kurziana 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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Najas kurziana is an aquatic plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in shallow water or in moist soil in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a nutrient-rich soil and should be fertilized regularly. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Najas kurziana
Najas kurziana is native to East Asia and can be found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Najas kurziana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Najas kurziana?
Najas kurziana
What is the common name of Najas kurziana?
Kurz's water-nymph
What type of plant is Najas kurziana?
Aquatic plant
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
Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603025-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.