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Asian watermeal

Wolffia globosa

Least Concern

About

The Asian watermeal (Wolffia globosa) is a species in the genus Wolffia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Widely distributed across Africa (Angola), Asia (Singapore, Taiwan), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Angola), Asia (Singapore, Taiwan), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)

Species

Wolffia globosa (Asian watermeal)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Asian watermeal?

The scientific name of Asian watermeal is Wolffia globosa. It belongs to the genus Wolffia.

What is the conservation status of Asian watermeal?

Asian watermeal (Wolffia globosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Asian watermeal live?

Asian watermeal is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Angola), Asia (Singapore, Taiwan), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Brazil, Colombia, Singapore, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Asian watermeal belong to?

Asian watermeal (Wolffia globosa) belongs to the genus Wolffia, which is part of the taxonomic family Araceae.

Is Asian watermeal endangered?

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

What kingdom does Asian watermeal belong to?

Asian watermeal (Wolffia globosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of Asian watermeal?

The closest relatives of Asian watermeal in the genus Wolffia include Columbia Water-Meal, Dotted Watermeal, Rootless Duckweed, Brazilian Watermeal.