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Petite Marsilée

Marsilea minuta

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Comoros), Asia (Bhutan, Taiwan, Vietnam), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Filicopsida)

Order

Salviniales (Salviniales)

Species

Marsilea minuta (Petite Marsilée)

Names in Other Languages

French Petite Marsilée

Similar Species in Marsilea

Marsilée à quatre feuilles

Lusitanian Water Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Petite Marsilée?

The scientific name of Petite Marsilée is Marsilea minuta. It belongs to the genus Marsilea.

What is the conservation status of Petite Marsilée?

Petite Marsilée (Marsilea minuta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Petite Marsilée live?

Petite Marsilée is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Comoros), Asia (Bhutan, Taiwan, Vietnam), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Algeria, Bhutan, Brazil, Comoros, Taiwan, United States, Vietnam.

What family does Petite Marsilée belong to?

Petite Marsilée (Marsilea minuta) belongs to the genus Marsilea, which is part of the taxonomic family Marsileaceae.

Is Petite Marsilée endangered?

No, Petite Marsilée (Marsilea minuta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Petite Marsilée belong to?

Petite Marsilée (Marsilea minuta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Petite Marsilée?

The closest relatives of Petite Marsilée in the genus Marsilea include Marsiléa d’Egypte, Marsilée à quatre feuilles, marsilée vêtue, Lusitanian Water Clover, false pepperwort.