Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sichuanensis
ID:
314198

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.G.Liu & K.M.Xie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
J. S. W. Agric. Coll. 1983(4): 56 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313530

Common Names

  • Spirodela Sichuanensis
  • Sichuan Duckweed
  • Szechwan Duckweed

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Description

Spirodela sichuanensis (also called 'Sichuan Duckweed', among many other common names) is a floating aquatic plant native to East Asia. It has small green flowers and grows in slow-moving streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Spirodela sichuanensis 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 sichuanensis 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 sichuanensis is a floating aquatic plant native to China. 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 sichuanensis

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

Spirodela sichuanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spirodela sichuanensis?

Spirodela sichuanensis

What is the family of Spirodela sichuanensis?

Lemnaceae

What is the common name of Spirodela sichuanensis?

Sichuanensis

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

Ming Gang Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Liu' in the authors string.
Kai Ming Xie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Xie' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:967802-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.