Wolffia brasiliensis
Brazilian Watermeal, Duckweed
Other regional names: Pointed Watermeal +1 more
- Pointed Watermeal
- South American Watermeal
Also known as: Bruniera punctata (Griseb.) Nieuwl. +3 more
- Bruniera punctata (Griseb.) Nieuwl.
- Grantia brasiliensis (Wedd.) MacMill.
- Wolffia papulifera C.H.Thomps.
- Wolffia punctata Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Araceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydroannual.
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Originating in North America and South America, Wolffia brasiliensis (commonly known as Brazilian Watermeal or Duckweed) is an aquatic annual belonging to the Araceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Eastern Canada, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northern South America, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southern South America, Southwestern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Arkansas, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, California, Chile Central, Colombia, Connecticut, Cuba, Delaware, District of Columbia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Florida, Georgia, Guatemala, Haiti, Illinois, Indiana, Jamaica, Kansas, Kentucky, Leeward Is., Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Paraguay, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Surinam, Tennessee, Texas, Uruguay, Utah, Venezuela, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Windward Is., Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
West Himalaya