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Ferny Azolla

Azolla pinnata

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas spanning the Palearctic and Oceanian realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan), North America (Mexico, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, New Zealand, Tuvalu).

🇪🇬 Egypt 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇻 Tuvalu 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)

Order

Salviniales (Salviniales)

Species

Azolla pinnata (Ferny Azolla)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ferny Azolla?

The scientific name of Ferny Azolla is Azolla pinnata. It belongs to the genus Azolla.

What is the conservation status of Ferny Azolla?

Ferny Azolla (Azolla pinnata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ferny Azolla live?

Ferny Azolla is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan), North America (Mexico, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, New Zealand, Tuvalu).. Countries include Egypt, Indonesia, Madagascar, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan.

What family does Ferny Azolla belong to?

Ferny Azolla (Azolla pinnata) belongs to the genus Azolla, which is part of the taxonomic family Salviniaceae.

Is Ferny Azolla endangered?

No, Ferny Azolla (Azolla pinnata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Ferny Azolla belong to?

Ferny Azolla (Azolla pinnata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Ferny Azolla?

The closest relatives of Ferny Azolla in the genus Azolla include Carolina mosquitofern, Mexican azolla, Water fern.