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Maltese Waterwort

Elatine gussonei

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malpighiales (Malpighiales)
Family
Elatinaceae
Genus
Elatine
Species
Elatine gussonei (Maltese Waterwort)

Similar Species in Elatine

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American Waterwort
Elatine americana
Least Concern
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Asian waterwort
Elatine ambigua
Least Concern
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Ojibway waterwort
Elatine ojibwayensis
Near Threatened
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red-stemmed waterwort
Elatine rubella
Least Concern
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six-stamened waterwort
Elatine hexandra
Near Threatened
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Small Waterwort
Elatine minima
Least Concern
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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 Maltese Waterwort?
The scientific name of Maltese Waterwort is Elatine gussonei. It belongs to the genus Elatine.
What is the conservation status of Maltese Waterwort?
Maltese Waterwort (Elatine gussonei) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Maltese Waterwort belong to?
Maltese Waterwort (Elatine gussonei) belongs to the genus Elatine, which is part of the taxonomic family Elatinaceae.
Is Maltese Waterwort endangered?
No, Maltese Waterwort (Elatine gussonei) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Maltese Waterwort belong to?
Maltese Waterwort (Elatine gussonei) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Maltese Waterwort?
The closest relatives of Maltese Waterwort in the genus Elatine include American Waterwort, Asian waterwort, Ojibway waterwort, red-stemmed waterwort, six-stamened waterwort.

Genus Elatine — 10 Species

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American Waterwort
Elatine americana
LC 🐾
Asian waterwort
Elatine ambigua
LC
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Maltese Waterwort
Elatine gussonei
LC
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Ojibway waterwort
Elatine ojibwayensis
NT 🐾
red-stemmed waterwort
Elatine rubella
LC 🐾
six-stamened waterwort
Elatine hexandra
NT 🐾
Small Waterwort
Elatine minima
LC 🐾
short-fruited waterwort
Elatine brachysperma
LC 🐾
three-stamened waterwort
Elatine triandra
NT 🐾
eight-stamened waterwort
Elatine hydropiper
NT
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