Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
disperma
ID:
225091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hegelm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 21: 290 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224421

Common Names

  • Lemna disperma
  • Disperma Lemna
  • Lemna's Disperma

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Description

Lemna disperma (also called Disperse Duckweed, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant with bright green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in slow-moving or still water.

Uses & Benefits

Lemna disperma is used as a water purifier, as it can absorb heavy metals and other pollutants from water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lemna disperma is white and yellow in color, with a short, tubular shape and a three-lobed lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lemna disperma can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix, and kept moist and warm until germination. The seedlings should be kept in a shaded area until they are well established.

Where to Find Lemna disperma

Lemna disperma can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Lemna disperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lemna disperma?

Lemna disperma

What type of plant is Lemna disperma?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Lemna disperma originate from?

Madagascar

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

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