Lemna landoltii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Halder & Venu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 58: 12 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338605
Common Names
- Lemna landoltii
- Landoltii Lemna
- Landolt's Duckweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lemna landoltii (also called Landolt's Lemna, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Colombia. It has a single, erect, fleshy leaf and a single, erect inflorescence with up to 10 flowers. The flowers are yellowish-green with purple veins and have a pleasant scent. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 900-1200m.
Uses & Benefits
Lemna landoltii is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lemna landoltii is yellow and has a lip with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lemna landoltii is a floating aquatic plant native to South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and warm temperatures. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome. The plant should be divided in the spring and replanted in a well-draining potting medium.
Where to Find Lemna landoltii
Lemna landoltii can be found in the temperate forests of Japan.
Lemna landoltii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lemna landoltii?
Lemna landoltii
What is the natural habitat of Lemna landoltii?
It is found in a variety of habitats, including ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
What are the flowering times of Lemna landoltii?
It typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
Species in the Lemna genus
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
Potharaju Venu (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Venu' in the authors string.
Suman Halder (b.1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halder' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77137305-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.