Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borealis
ID:
335119

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engelm.) Landolt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Veröff. Geobot. Inst. ETH Stiftung Rübel Zürich 71: 453 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334451

Common Names

  • Wolffia borealis
  • Northern Watermeal
  • Northern Duckweed

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Description

Wolffia borealis (also called Watermeal, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a free-floating plant that grows in still or slow-moving bodies of water, such as ponds, lakes, and marshes. It has a small, round, green body with a single root and a single flower.

Uses & Benefits

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

Where to Find Wolffia borealis

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

Wolffia borealis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wolffia borealis?

Wolffia borealis

What is the common name of Wolffia borealis?

Northern Wolffia

What is the natural habitat of Wolffia borealis?

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 Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
Elias Landolt (1926-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Landolt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1153531-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.