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lentilha-d`água

Wolffia arrhiza

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Oceanian and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇭🇺 Hungary

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Alismatales)

Species

Wolffia arrhiza (lentilha-d`água)

Names in Other Languages

French lentille deau sans racines

German Zwergwasserlinse

Portuguese lentilha-d`água

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lentilha-d`água?

The scientific name of lentilha-d`água is Wolffia arrhiza. It belongs to the genus Wolffia.

What is the conservation status of lentilha-d`água?

lentilha-d`água (Wolffia arrhiza) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does lentilha-d`água live?

lentilha-d`água is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Russia.

What family does lentilha-d`água belong to?

lentilha-d`água (Wolffia arrhiza) belongs to the genus Wolffia, which is part of the taxonomic family Araceae.

Is lentilha-d`água endangered?

Yes, lentilha-d`água (Wolffia arrhiza) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does lentilha-d`água belong to?

lentilha-d`água (Wolffia arrhiza) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of lentilha-d`água?

The closest relatives of lentilha-d`água in the genus Wolffia include lentilha-d`água, Asian watermeal, Dotted Watermeal, Brazilian Watermeal.