Najas tenuifolia facts for kids

Najas tenuifolia is a cool underwater plant! It's a type of aquatic plant, which means it lives and grows completely in fresh water, like ponds and lakes. This plant is found naturally in many parts of Asia and Australia.

Where Najas tenuifolia Grows

This interesting plant is native to several places around the world. You can find it in Hong Kong and Thailand. It also grows across many islands in Indonesia, including Java, Maluku, Sulawesi, Bali, Lombok, and Timor. The Philippines are another home for Najas tenuifolia. In Australia, it's found in almost every state and territory, except for Tasmania.

Different Kinds of Najas tenuifolia

Just like there can be different breeds of dogs, plants can also have different "varieties" or "subspecies." These are slight differences within the same main plant type. For Najas tenuifolia, scientists have found a few recognized varieties:

• Najas tenuifolia var. celebica (Koord.) W.J.de Wilde - This variety is found in Sulawesi, an island in Indonesia.
• Najas tenuifolia var. pseudograminea (W.Koch) W.J.de Wilde - This is the most common variety and grows in most of the places where Najas tenuifolia is found.
• Najas tenuifolia var. tenuifolia - This specific variety grows in Sulawesi and also in Australia.