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Brazilian Watermeal

Wolffia brasiliensis

Least Concern

About

The Brazilian Watermeal (Wolffia brasiliensis) is a species in the genus Wolffia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil, Canada, and Colombia.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Froschlöffelartige)

Species

Wolffia brasiliensis (Brazilian Watermeal)

Names in Other Languages

French wolffie du Brésil

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brazilian Watermeal?

The scientific name of Brazilian Watermeal is Wolffia brasiliensis. It belongs to the genus Wolffia.

What is the conservation status of Brazilian Watermeal?

Brazilian Watermeal (Wolffia brasiliensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brazilian Watermeal live?

Brazilian Watermeal is found in Distributed across Brazil, Canada, and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Canada, Colombia.

What family does Brazilian Watermeal belong to?

Brazilian Watermeal (Wolffia brasiliensis) belongs to the genus Wolffia, which is part of the taxonomic family Araceae.

Is Brazilian Watermeal endangered?

No, Brazilian Watermeal (Wolffia brasiliensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Brazilian Watermeal belong to?

Brazilian Watermeal (Wolffia brasiliensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Brazilian Watermeal?

The closest relatives of Brazilian Watermeal in the genus Wolffia include Kolumbianische Zwergwasserlinse, Zwergwasserlinse, Asian watermeal, Dotted Watermeal.