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Rootless Duckweed

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.

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

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Alismatales)

Species

Wolffia arrhiza (Rootless Duckweed)

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 Rootless Duckweed?

The scientific name of Rootless Duckweed is Wolffia arrhiza. It belongs to the genus Wolffia.

What is the conservation status of Rootless Duckweed?

Rootless Duckweed (Wolffia arrhiza) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Rootless Duckweed live?

Rootless Duckweed 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 Rootless Duckweed belong to?

Rootless Duckweed (Wolffia arrhiza) belongs to the genus Wolffia, which is part of the taxonomic family Araceae.

Is Rootless Duckweed endangered?

Yes, Rootless Duckweed (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 Rootless Duckweed belong to?

Rootless Duckweed (Wolffia arrhiza) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Rootless Duckweed?

The closest relatives of Rootless Duckweed in the genus Wolffia include Asian watermeal, Brazilian Watermeal, Columbia Water-Meal, Dotted Watermeal.