Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angusta
ID:
335115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Landolt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Veröff. Geobot. Inst. ETH Stiftung Rübel Zürich 70: 29 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334447

Common Names

  • Wolffia arrhiza
  • Asian Watermeal
  • Arrowhead Watermeal

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Description

Wolffia angusta (also called 'Angusta Duckweed', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lemnaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, and it is found in freshwater habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Wolffia angusta is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and to reduce soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wolffia angusta has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wolffia angusta is a small, aquatic plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and still water. Propagation is best done by division or seed.

Where to Find Wolffia angusta

Wolffia angusta can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Wolffia angusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wolffia angusta?

Wolffia angusta

What is the common name of Wolffia angusta?

Narrow-leaf Wolffia

What is the natural habitat of Wolffia angusta?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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

Elias Landolt (1926-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Landolt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526261-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.