Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
columbiana
ID:
335122

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Karst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Bot. Unters. 1: 103 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334454

Common Names

  • Wolffia columbiana
  • Columbian Watermeal
  • Columbian Duckweed

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Synonyms

  • Bruniera columbiana Nieuwl. [unknown]

Description

Wolffia columbiana (also called Watermeal, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant native to North 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 columbiana 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 columbiana 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 columbiana is a small, aquatic plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in a pond or aquarium, and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C. It can be propagated by division in spring, and seeds can be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Wolffia columbiana

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

Wolffia columbiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wolffia columbiana?

Wolffia columbiana

What is the common name of Wolffia columbiana?

Columbian Wolffia

What is the natural habitat of Wolffia columbiana?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Araceae family

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