Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perpusilla
ID:
225130

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Fl. New York 1: 245 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224460

Common Names

  • Small Duckweed
  • Tiny Duckweed
  • Dwarf Duckweed

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Description

Lemna perpusilla (also called least duckweed, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant that is found in a variety of habitats. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a small, oval-shaped body with a single root, and its leaves are only 0.5-1 mm long. It typically grows in shallow, still water bodies, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lemna perpusilla 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 perpusilla 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 perpusilla 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 perpusilla

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

Lemna perpusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lemna perpusilla?

Lemna perpusilla

What is the family of Lemna perpusilla?

Lemnaceae

What is the origin of Lemna perpusilla?

Cosmopolitan

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

John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526212-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.