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Duckweed

Lemna aequinoctialis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (Chad, Guinea), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (9 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇩 Chad 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Alismatales)

Species

Lemna aequinoctialis (Duckweed)

Names in Other Languages

French Lentille-d'eau

Portuguese lentilha-d'água

Arabic Ads E-lmaya

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Duckweed?

The scientific name of Duckweed is Lemna aequinoctialis. It belongs to the genus Lemna.

Where does Duckweed live?

Duckweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Chad, Guinea), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (9 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chad, Colombia, Cuba, France, Germany, Greece, Guinea.

What family does Duckweed belong to?

Duckweed (Lemna aequinoctialis) belongs to the genus Lemna, which is part of the taxonomic family Araceae.

What kingdom does Duckweed belong to?

Duckweed (Lemna aequinoctialis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Duckweed?

The closest relatives of Duckweed in the genus Lemna include Common Duckweed, Duckweed, Duckweed, fat duckweed, Minute duckweed.