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Asian waterwort

Elatine ambigua

Least Concern

About

The Asian waterwort (Elatine ambigua) is a species in the genus Elatine. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (Austria, Italy, Romania), and North America (United States).

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (Austria, Italy, Romania), and North America (United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Elatine ambigua (Asian waterwort)

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red-stemmed waterwort

Elatine rubella

Least Concern

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six-stamened waterwort

short-fruited waterwort

Elatine brachysperma

Least Concern

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three-stamened waterwort

Elatine triandra

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Asian waterwort?

The scientific name of Asian waterwort is Elatine ambigua. It belongs to the genus Elatine.

What is the conservation status of Asian waterwort?

Asian waterwort (Elatine ambigua) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Asian waterwort live?

Asian waterwort is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (Austria, Italy, Romania), and North America (United States).. Countries include Austria, Italy, Romania, Taiwan, Turkey, United States.

What family does Asian waterwort belong to?

Asian waterwort (Elatine ambigua) belongs to the genus Elatine, which is part of the taxonomic family Elatinaceae.

Is Asian waterwort endangered?

No, Asian waterwort (Elatine ambigua) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Asian waterwort belong to?

Asian waterwort (Elatine ambigua) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Asian waterwort?

The closest relatives of Asian waterwort in the genus Elatine include American Waterwort, Maltese Waterwort, Ojibway waterwort, red-stemmed waterwort, six-stamened waterwort.