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Small Waterwort

Elatine minima

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Canada, Colombia, France, and United States.

🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (растения)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malpighiales (мальпигиецветные)
Family
Elatinaceae
Genus
Elatine
Species
Elatine minima (Small Waterwort)

Names in Other Languages

French élatine naine

Similar Species in Elatine

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American Waterwort
Elatine americana
Least Concern
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Asian waterwort
Elatine ambigua
Least Concern
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Maltese Waterwort
Elatine gussonei
Least Concern
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Ojibway waterwort
Elatine ojibwayensis
Near Threatened
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red-stemmed waterwort
Elatine rubella
Least Concern
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six-stamened waterwort
Elatine hexandra
Near Threatened
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short-fruited waterwort
Elatine brachysperma
Least Concern
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three-stamened waterwort
Elatine triandra
Near Threatened
View all species in Elatine →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Small Waterwort?
The scientific name of Small Waterwort is Elatine minima. It belongs to the genus Elatine.
What is the conservation status of Small Waterwort?
Small Waterwort (Elatine minima) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Small Waterwort live?
Small Waterwort is found in Distributed across Canada, Colombia, France, and United States.. Countries include Canada, Colombia, France, United States.
What family does Small Waterwort belong to?
Small Waterwort (Elatine minima) belongs to the genus Elatine, which is part of the taxonomic family Elatinaceae.
Is Small Waterwort endangered?
No, Small Waterwort (Elatine minima) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Small Waterwort belong to?
Small Waterwort (Elatine minima) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).
What are the closest relatives of Small Waterwort?
The closest relatives of Small Waterwort in the genus Elatine include American Waterwort, Asian waterwort, Maltese Waterwort, Ojibway waterwort, red-stemmed waterwort.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Elatine — 10 Species

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American Waterwort
Elatine americana
LC 🐾
Asian waterwort
Elatine ambigua
LC 🐾
Maltese Waterwort
Elatine gussonei
LC 🐾
Ojibway waterwort
Elatine ojibwayensis
NT 🐾
red-stemmed waterwort
Elatine rubella
LC 🐾
six-stamened waterwort
Elatine hexandra
NT
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Small Waterwort
Elatine minima
LC
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short-fruited waterwort
Elatine brachysperma
LC 🐾
three-stamened waterwort
Elatine triandra
NT 🐾
eight-stamened waterwort
Elatine hydropiper
NT
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