Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
225098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Landolt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Veröff. Geobot. Inst. ETH Stiftung Rübel Zürich 70: 23 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224428

Common Names

  • Duckweed
  • Common Duckweed
  • Japanese Duckweed

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Lemna japonica 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 japonica 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 japonica 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 japonica

Lemna japonica can be found in the temperate regions of East Asia.

Lemna japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lemna japonica?

Lemna japonica

What type of plant is Lemna japonica?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Lemna japonica 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,

References

Elias Landolt (1926-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Landolt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526183-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.