Lemna minima Chevall. ex Schleid.

Scientific Name: Lemna minima Chevall. ex Schleid.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Arecidae / Arales / Lemnaceae / Lemna L./ Lemna minima Chevall. ex Schleid.

<i>Lemna minima</i> Chevall. ex Schleid.
General Information
Usda SymbolLEMI2
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsLEMI2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Lemna minima Chevall. ex Schleid..

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Hedge ToleranceNone
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum100
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum8.8
pH, Minimum4.1
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim3500
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)0
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationDecumbent
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSummer
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage TextureFine
Growth FormSingle Crown
Growth RateRapid
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanShort
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo


Reproduction

Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Seed Spread RateRapid
Seedling VigorHigh
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Lemna minima</i> Chevall. ex Schleid.

<i>Lemna minima</i> Chevall. ex Schleid.

<i>Lemna minima</i> Chevall. ex Schleid.

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