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Elodea najas (Planch.) Casp. and Vallisneria natans (Lour.) H.Hara (Hydrocharitaceae): Two Recently Naturalized Aquascape Plants in Java, Indonesia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Aquatic ornamental plants are in high demand, driving market growth. The widespread importation of various aquascape species has led to the naturalisation of some taxa. During our field survey, we recorded two newly documented aquatic species in West and East Java from naturalized and cultivated populations: Elodea najas (Planch.) Casp. and Vallisneria natans (Lour.) H.Hara. Naturalized E. najas populations were found in Bogor and Sumedang, while V. natans proliferates along the Cilubang Tonggoh River in Bogor. The genus Elodea is often misidentified and sold as Hydrilla; thus, molecular analysis using the ITS sequence was conducted to confirm specimen identity.

Source: Journal of Tropical Biodiversity and Biotechnology

DOI: 10.22146/jtbb.18199

Authors: Arifin Surya Dwipa Irsyam, Muhammad Rifqi Hariri, Peniwidiyanti Peniwidiyanti, Erick Raynalta, Muhammad Hisyam Baidlowi, Muhammad Hisyam Fadhil, Muzzazinah Muzzazinah, Dian Rosleine

Institutions: Bandung Institute of Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency, IPB University, Sebelas Maret University

Language: English

Topic: Botany and Plant Ecology Studies

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $150

OpenAlex ID: W4414522759

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