Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australiana
ID:
335118

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Hartog & Plas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Blumea 20: 151 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334450

Common Names

  • Wolffia australiana
  • Australian Watermeal
  • Australian Duckweed

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Description

Wolffia australiana (also called 'Australian Duckweed', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lemnaceae family. It is native to Australia, and it is found in freshwater habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Where to Find Wolffia australiana

Wolffia australiana can be found in Australia.

Wolffia australiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wolffia australiana?

Wolffia australiana

What is the common name of Wolffia australiana?

Australian Wolffia

What is the natural habitat of Wolffia australiana?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Cornelis den Hartog (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartog' in the authors string.
F. van der Plas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Plas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:148868-3: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.