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Dwarf Water Clover

Marsilea minuta

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Comoros), Asia (Bhutan, Taiwan, Vietnam), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇩🇿 Algeria 🇧🇹 Bhutan 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)

Order

Salviniales (Salviniales)

Species

Marsilea minuta (Dwarf Water Clover)

Names in Other Languages

French Petite Marsilée

Similar Species in Marsilea

Egyptian Water-clover

Lusitanian Water Clover

Marsilea batardae

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dwarf Water Clover?

The scientific name of Dwarf Water Clover is Marsilea minuta. It belongs to the genus Marsilea.

What is the conservation status of Dwarf Water Clover?

Dwarf Water Clover (Marsilea minuta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Dwarf Water Clover live?

Dwarf Water Clover is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Comoros), Asia (Bhutan, Taiwan, Vietnam), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Algeria, Bhutan, Brazil, Comoros, Taiwan, United States, Vietnam.

What family does Dwarf Water Clover belong to?

Dwarf Water Clover (Marsilea minuta) belongs to the genus Marsilea, which is part of the taxonomic family Marsileaceae.

Is Dwarf Water Clover endangered?

No, Dwarf Water Clover (Marsilea minuta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Dwarf Water Clover belong to?

Dwarf Water Clover (Marsilea minuta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Dwarf Water Clover?

The closest relatives of Dwarf Water Clover in the genus Marsilea include Common Water Clover, Egyptian Water-clover, false pepperwort, hooked-pepperwort, Lusitanian Water Clover.