Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
335120

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 12: 170 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334452

Common Names

  • Wolffia brasiliensis
  • Brazilian Watermeal
  • Brazilian Duckweed

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Description

Wolffia brasiliensis (also called Watermeal, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant native to South America. 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 brasiliensis 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 brasiliensis 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 brasiliensis 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 brasiliensis

Wolffia brasiliensis can be found in Brazil.

Wolffia brasiliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wolffia brasiliensis?

Wolffia brasiliensis

What is the common name of Wolffia brasiliensis?

Brazilian Wolffia

What is the natural habitat of Wolffia brasiliensis?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Araceae family

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