Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyrhiza
ID:
314195

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Schleid.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 13: 392 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313527

Common Names

  • Spirodela Polyrhiza
  • Many-veined Duckweed
  • Many-ribbed Duckweed

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Description

Spirodela polyrhiza (also called 'Many-Rooted Duckweed', among many other common names) is a floating aquatic plant native to North America. It has small green flowers and grows in slow-moving streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Spirodela polyrhiza is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spirodela polyrhiza is small and white. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spirodela polyrhiza is a floating aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is hardy to USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Spirodela polyrhiza

Spirodela polyrhiza can be found in shallow, still or slow-moving waters in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Spirodela polyrhiza FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spirodela polyrhiza?

Spirodela polyrhiza

What is the family of Spirodela polyrhiza?

Lemnaceae

What is the common name of Spirodela polyrhiza?

Polyrhiza

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

IPNI record: 111688-3: Originally associated with wfo-0001418393
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Matthias Jakob Schleiden (1804-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schleid.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526250-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.