Details of Genus: Wolffia Horkel ex Schleid (1844) Conserved name
ID: 2747
Genus ja: ミジンコウキクサ
Genus en:
# spp.: 11 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Araceae
Family ja: サトイモ
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Lemnoideae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 26 Mar 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source | |
| 邑田・米倉 (2013) 維管束植物分類表 | Japanese common name | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Cosmopolitan
Description en: Genus of 8 species of semi-evergreen, floating aquatic perennials, similar to duckweeds (Lemna) but much smaller and lacking a root, with a wide distribution in Europe, Africa, W. Asia, India, Australia, North America, and E. Brazil. They are the smallest known flowering plants, grown mainly for their curiosity value. In frost-prone areas, grow in an aquarium. In warmer climates, grow in an outdoor pool.
Hardiness en: Half hardy to frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Detach plantlets as they form.
Pests en: Trouble free.
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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2026-03-26 16:43 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Lemnaceae | ウキクサ科 | Subfamily Lemnoideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Lemnaceae | ウキクサ科 | Subfamily Lemnoideae | Show | ||
| APG4 | Accepted | Araceae | サトイモ科 | Subfamily Lemnoideae | 11 | Show |