Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
oblonga
ID:
335155

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Hegelm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 21: 303 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334487

Common Names

  • Wolffiella oblonga
  • Oblong Wolffiella
  • Oblong Duckweed

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Description

Wolffiella oblonga (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, oblong, green body with a single root and a single flower, and is often overlooked due to its small size.

Uses & Benefits

Wolffiella oblonga 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 oblonga has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wolffiella oblonga 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 oblonga

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

Wolffiella oblonga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wolffiella oblonga?

Wolffiella oblonga

What is the growth habit of Wolffiella oblonga?

It is a small, herbaceous perennial plant with a creeping habit.

What is the native range of Wolffiella oblonga?

It is native to Central and South America.

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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Christoph Friedrich Hegelmaier (1833-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hegelm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:269073-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.