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Duckweed

Lemna perpusilla

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (5 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Alismatales)

Species

Lemna perpusilla (Duckweed)

Names in Other Languages

French Lenticule très petite

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Duckweed?

The scientific name of Duckweed is Lemna perpusilla. It belongs to the genus Lemna.

What is the conservation status of Duckweed?

Duckweed (Lemna perpusilla) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Duckweed live?

Duckweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Algeria, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, Colombia.

What family does Duckweed belong to?

Duckweed (Lemna perpusilla) belongs to the genus Lemna, which is part of the taxonomic family Araceae.

Is Duckweed endangered?

No, Duckweed (Lemna perpusilla) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Duckweed belong to?

Duckweed (Lemna perpusilla) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Duckweed?

The closest relatives of Duckweed in the genus Lemna include Common Duckweed, Minute duckweed, Perennial Duckweed, Duckweed, Duckweed.