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Lusitanian Water Clover

Marsilea batardae

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇵🇹 Portugal

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (पादप)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)
Order
Salviniales (Salviniales)
Family
Marsileaceae
Genus
Marsilea
Species
Marsilea batardae (Lusitanian Water Clover)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Trébol de Cuatro Hojas
Portuguese Trevo de Quatro Folhas

Similar Species in Marsilea

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Common Water Clover
Marsilea quadrifolia
Not Evaluated
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Egyptian Water-clover
Marsilea aegyptiaca
Least Concern
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hooked-pepperwort
Marsilea vestita
Near Threatened
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false pepperwort
Marsilea crenata
Least Concern
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Dwarf Water Clover
Marsilea minuta
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lusitanian Water Clover?
The scientific name of Lusitanian Water Clover is Marsilea batardae. It belongs to the genus Marsilea.
What is the conservation status of Lusitanian Water Clover?
Lusitanian Water Clover (Marsilea batardae) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lusitanian Water Clover live?
Lusitanian Water Clover is found in Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Portugal.
What family does Lusitanian Water Clover belong to?
Lusitanian Water Clover (Marsilea batardae) belongs to the genus Marsilea, which is part of the taxonomic family Marsileaceae.
Is Lusitanian Water Clover endangered?
Yes, Lusitanian Water Clover (Marsilea batardae) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Lusitanian Water Clover belong to?
Lusitanian Water Clover (Marsilea batardae) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).
What are the closest relatives of Lusitanian Water Clover?
The closest relatives of Lusitanian Water Clover in the genus Marsilea include Common Water Clover, Egyptian Water-clover, hooked-pepperwort, false pepperwort, Dwarf Water Clover.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Marsilea — 6 Species

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Common Water Clover
Marsilea quadrifolia
NE
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Lusitanian Water Clover
Marsilea batardae
EN
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Egyptian Water-clover
Marsilea aegyptiaca
LC 🐾
hooked-pepperwort
Marsilea vestita
NT 🐾
false pepperwort
Marsilea crenata
LC 🐾
Dwarf Water Clover
Marsilea minuta
LC
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