Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
gladiata
ID:
335150

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hegelm.) Hegelm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 21: 304 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334482

Common Names

  • Wolffiella gladiata
  • Sword-shaped Wolffiella
  • Sword-shaped Duckweed

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Description

Wolffiella gladiata (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 gladiata 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 gladiata has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wolffiella gladiata is a tropical aquatic plant that can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes. It can be cultivated in a shallow aquarium with a temperature range of 18-26°C and a pH of 6.5-7.5. It prefers a bright, indirect light source and should be fertilized with a liquid fertilizer every two weeks.

Where to Find Wolffiella gladiata

Wolffiella gladiata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Wolffiella gladiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wolffiella gladiata?

Wolffiella gladiata

What is the common name of Wolffiella gladiata?

Sword-shaped Watermeal

What is the natural habitat of Wolffiella gladiata?

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,

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