Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arrhiza
ID:
335116

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Horkel ex Wimm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schles. , ed. 3: 140 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334448

Common Names

  • Wolffia arrhiza
  • Asian Watermeal
  • Arrowhead Watermeal

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Synonyms

  • Horkelia arrhiza Druce [unknown]

Description

Wolffia arrhiza (also called 'Arrrhiza 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 arrhiza is used as a food source for humans and animals, as well as for water purification and wastewater treatment. It is also used as a fertilizer and for bioremediation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wolffia arrhiza 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 arrhiza 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 arrhiza

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

Wolffia arrhiza FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wolffia arrhiza?

Wolffia arrhiza

What is the common name of Wolffia arrhiza?

Rootless Wolffia

What is the natural habitat of Wolffia arrhiza?

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Heinrich Wimmer (1803-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wimm.' in the authors string.
Johann Horkel (1769-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Horkel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1044795-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.