Spirodela punctata
Thin Duckweed
Leaf-like rounded or egg-shaped-shaped herb with 2-8 roots, floating on water. Body is green above, tinged purplish below, with 3-7 veins. Single plants can join to form large colonies.
Additional information
- SynonymSpirodela oligorrhiza, Landoltia punctata
- FamilyAraceae (syn. Lemnaceae)
- StoreyLower storey
- Sizeplant 2-4 mm long x 1.2-2.5 mm wide
- Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
- Flowering timeSpring
- FlowersMinute flowers form in a pouch near the margin on the lower surface, 1 female, 2 male. Young plants emerge from the pouch.
- Bird attractingLeaves
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsAquatic in still water.
- Garden useQuick growing to form colonies on ponds and dams. Provide hiding places for fish.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known only from the Yarra Flats area. Uncommon in Victoria.
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Photographer/s: 1 Helen Moss ©; 2 Ian Clarke, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©
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