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Water lettuce

Pistia stratiotes

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 8 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (28 countries), Asia (22 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (7 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Alismatales)

Species

Pistia stratiotes (Water lettuce)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Lechuguilla de Agua

French laitue d’eau

German Wassersalat

Portuguese alface-de-água

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Water lettuce?

The scientific name of Water lettuce is Pistia stratiotes. It belongs to the genus Pistia.

What is the conservation status of Water lettuce?

Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Water lettuce live?

Water lettuce is found in Widely distributed across Africa (28 countries), Asia (22 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia.

What family does Water lettuce belong to?

Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) belongs to the genus Pistia, which is part of the taxonomic family Araceae.

Is Water lettuce endangered?

No, Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Water lettuce belong to?

Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).