Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
caudata
ID:
335146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Landolt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ber. Geobot. Inst. E. T. H. Stiftung Rübel 58: 121 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334478

Common Names

  • Wolffiella caudata
  • Tailed Wolffiella
  • Tailed Duckweed

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Description

Wolffiella caudata (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, and is often overlooked due to its small size.

Uses & Benefits

Wolffiella caudata is used as a food source in some parts of the world, and is also used as a natural water purifier due to its ability to absorb nutrients from the water. It is also used as a natural fertilizer, as it is a fast-growing plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wolffiella caudata has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wolffiella caudata is an aquatic plant that can be grown in shallow water or in moist soil. It is easy to propagate by division of the plant or by sowing the seeds. The plant prefers a sunny location and can be grown in a variety of water conditions.

Where to Find Wolffiella caudata

Wolffiella caudata can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Wolffiella caudata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wolffiella caudata?

Wolffiella caudata

What is the common name of Wolffiella caudata?

Tailed Watermeal

What is the natural habitat of Wolffiella caudata?

It is native to North America and is found in shallow, still waters

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

Elias Landolt (1926-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Landolt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1014118-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.