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Smooth Stonewort

Nitella flexilis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Charophyta (Charophyta)
Class
Charophyceae (Charophyceae)
Order
Charales (Charales)
Family
Characeae
Genus
Nitella
Species
Nitella flexilis (Smooth Stonewort)

Similar Species in Nitella

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Compact Stonewort
Nitella mucronata
Vulnerable
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Compact Stonewort
Nitella tenuissima
Extinct
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Slender Stonewort
Nitella gracilis
Vulnerable
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Slimy-Fruited Stonewort
Nitella capillaris
Endangered
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Dark Stonewort
Nitella opaca
Least Concern
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Translucent Stonewort
Nitella translucens
Critically Endangered
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Many-Branched Stonewort
Nitella hyalina
Not Evaluated
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Least Stonewort
Nitella confervacea
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Smooth Stonewort?
The scientific name of Smooth Stonewort is Nitella flexilis. It belongs to the genus Nitella.
What is the conservation status of Smooth Stonewort?
Smooth Stonewort (Nitella flexilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Smooth Stonewort live?
Smooth Stonewort is found in Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Smooth Stonewort belong to?
Smooth Stonewort (Nitella flexilis) belongs to the genus Nitella, which is part of the taxonomic family Characeae.
Is Smooth Stonewort endangered?
No, Smooth Stonewort (Nitella flexilis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Smooth Stonewort belong to?
Smooth Stonewort (Nitella flexilis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Smooth Stonewort?
The closest relatives of Smooth Stonewort in the genus Nitella include Compact Stonewort, Compact Stonewort, Slender Stonewort, Slimy-Fruited Stonewort, Dark Stonewort.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Nitella — 9 Species

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Compact Stonewort
Nitella mucronata
VU 🐾
Compact Stonewort
Nitella tenuissima
EX 🐾
Slender Stonewort
Nitella gracilis
VU 🐾
Slimy-Fruited Stonewort
Nitella capillaris
EN
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Smooth Stonewort
Nitella flexilis
LC
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Dark Stonewort
Nitella opaca
LC 🐾
Translucent Stonewort
Nitella translucens
CR 🐾
Many-Branched Stonewort
Nitella hyalina
NE 🐾
Least Stonewort
Nitella confervacea
EN
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