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Wolffiella: Microscopic Duckweeds

Members of Wolffiella are among the world’s smallest flowering plants, free-floating aquatic aroids commonly called duckweeds that lack roots and use a keel to stay oriented in water. They are native to the Americas, Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula, and measure just 2–10 mm in width, thriving in calm freshwater habitats.

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WOLFFIELLA SPECIES

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Wolffiella Caudata Wolffiella caudata is a free-floating aquatic aroid known for its tiny, caudate fronds and rapid vegetative growth in calm freshwater environments.

Wolffiella Denticulata Wolffiella denticulata is a tiny, rootless aquatic plant from the Araceae family, known for rapid growth and use in ponds and aquariums.

Wolffiella Gladiata Wolffiella gladiata is a unique aroid with sword-shaped leaves and vibrant inflorescence, ideal for collectors seeking a striking ornamental plant.

Wolffiella Hyalina Wolffiella hyalina is a delicate aquatic aroid with nearly transparent fronds ideal for water gardens and natural freshwater habitats.

Wolffiella Lingulata Discover Wolffiella lingulata, an aquatic aroid with tongue-shaped leaves that thrives in calm freshwater habitat.

Wolffiella Neotropica Discover Wolffiella neotropica Landolt, a tiny, free-floating aquatic aroid native to the neotropics known for rapid growth and easy cultivation.

Wolffiella Oblonga Wolffiella oblonga is a tiny, free-floating aquatic aroid with oblong fronds valued for its rapid propagation and role in maintaining healthy pond ecosystems.

Wolffiella Repanda Discover Wolffiella repanda, a free-floating aquatic plant with wavy-edged leaves and rapid growth in calm, nutrient-rich freshwater habitats.

Wolffiella Rotunda Discover Wolffiella rotunda, a tiny aquatic plant in the Araceae family known for its round fronds and rapid vegetative growth.

Wolffiella Welwitschii Discover Wolffiella welwitschii, an African aquatic aroid with delicate floating leaves and intriguing botanical history ideal for collectors and researchers.

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