Najas tenuifolia
Thin Leaved Naiad, Waternymph
Also known as: Najas graminea subsp. tenuifolia (R.Br.) A.Braun +1 more
- Najas graminea subsp. tenuifolia (R.Br.) A.Braun
- Najas graminea var. tenuifolia (R.Br.) A.Braun
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Hydrocharitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydroannual.
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Najas tenuifolia (commonly known as Thin-leaved Naiad or Waternymph) is an aquatic annual within the Hydrocharitaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China Southeast, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Maluku, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, South Australia, Sulawesi, Thailand, Victoria, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms