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short-fruited waterwort

Elatine brachysperma

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Canada.

🇨🇦 Canada

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 brachysperma (short-fruited waterwort)

Names in Other Languages

French élatine à graines courtes

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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Maltese Waterwort
Elatine gussonei
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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three-stamened waterwort
Elatine triandra
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of short-fruited waterwort?
The scientific name of short-fruited waterwort is Elatine brachysperma. It belongs to the genus Elatine.
What is the conservation status of short-fruited waterwort?
short-fruited waterwort (Elatine brachysperma) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does short-fruited waterwort live?
short-fruited waterwort is found in Found in Canada.. Countries include Canada.
What family does short-fruited waterwort belong to?
short-fruited waterwort (Elatine brachysperma) belongs to the genus Elatine, which is part of the taxonomic family Elatinaceae.
Is short-fruited waterwort endangered?
No, short-fruited waterwort (Elatine brachysperma) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does short-fruited waterwort belong to?
short-fruited waterwort (Elatine brachysperma) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of short-fruited waterwort?
The closest relatives of short-fruited waterwort in the genus Elatine include American Waterwort, Asian waterwort, Maltese Waterwort, Ojibway waterwort, red-stemmed waterwort.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Elatine — 10 Species

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