Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punctata
ID:
314197

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Mey.) C.H.Thomps.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Rep. (Annual) Missouri Bot. Gard. 1898: 28 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313529

Common Names

  • Spirodela Punctata
  • Spotted Duckweed
  • Dotted Duckweed

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Synonyms

  • Lemna biperforata W.D.J.Koch [unknown]

Description

Spirodela punctata (also called 'Dotted 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 punctata 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 punctata 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 punctata 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 punctata

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

Spirodela punctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spirodela punctata?

Spirodela punctata

What is the family of Spirodela punctata?

Lemnaceae

What is the common name of Spirodela punctata?

Punctata

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

Georg Friedrich Wilhelm Meyer (1782-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mey.' in the authors string.
Charles Henry Thompson (1870-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Thomps.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:242868-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.