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Azolla
Azolla filiculoides
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<speciesfyi-species slug="water-fern"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.
Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (27 countries), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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Tanzania
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Slovenia
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Guinea
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Guinea-Bissau
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Kenya
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Lesotho
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Malawi
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Cambodia
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China
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India
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Mali
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(plante)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
(Filicopsida)
Order
Salviniales
(Salviniales)
Family
Salviniaceae
Genus
Azolla
Species
Azolla filiculoides
(Azolla)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
azolla
French
Azolla
German
Grosser Algenfarn
Portuguese
azola
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Azolla?
The scientific name of Azolla is Azolla filiculoides. It belongs to the genus Azolla.
Where does Azolla live?
Azolla is found in Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (27 countries), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia.
What family does Azolla belong to?
Azolla (Azolla filiculoides) belongs to the genus Azolla, which is part of the taxonomic family Salviniaceae.
What kingdom does Azolla belong to?
Azolla (Azolla filiculoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Azolla?
The closest relatives of Azolla in the genus Azolla include azolla de Caroline, Azolla du Mexique, Ferny Azolla.
Genus Azolla — 4 Species
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Azolla
Azolla filiculoides
azolla de Caroline
Azolla caroliniana
Azolla du Mexique
Azolla mexicana
Ferny Azolla
Azolla pinnata
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