PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ALISMATALES / ARACEAE / LEMNOIDEAE / LEMNA / MINOR
Perennial herb, hydrophyte. Fronds floating, flattened, 1-8 x 0.6-5.0 mm, up to 1 mm thick, adaxial surface green or tinged with red, without red flecks, with indistinct papillae along midvein; abaxial surface usually without colour or slightly reddish, flat; largest gas-filled chambers < 0.3 mm in diam. Root usually exceeding 30 mm long; sheath not winged, cap rounded. Seed 1 per fruit, 0.7-1.0 x 0.4-0.6 mm whitish, with 10-16 longitudinal ribs. From: Singh, Y; Magwaza, ZL. 2019. Araceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1633-1635. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Minute, floating aquatic forming colonies. Leaves thin. Flowers minute. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Araceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 63-63. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Aquatic herb. Root sheath not winged. Root tip mostly rounded. Roots often longer than 30 mm. Fronds often red below, or with red spots on either side, ± round. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
In a wide range of aquatic habitats, from meso- to eutrophic water. Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld. From: Singh, Y; Magwaza, ZL. 2019. Araceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1633-1635. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Pools. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Araceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 63-63. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Dams, pools. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Uitenhage, cosmopolitan. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Araceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 63-63. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
November
1 to 1435 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
FSA
SA
BOT
NAM
ESW
LES
WC
EC
NC
FS
GA
KZN
LP
MP
NW
Absent
Indigenous
Endemic
Naturalised
Invasive
Names and Sources
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| damslyk | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| duckweed | English | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Alismatales
FAMILY Araceae
SUBFAMILY Lemnoideae
GENUS Lemna
SPECIES minor
54 results for Lemna minor L.
Year
Barcode: PRE0785856-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 76 | 1986-9-6
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Tembe Elephant Park. Mosi Swamp. Tembu Crossing. (26°57'S ; 32°30'E).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0063572-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), 658A | 1965-4-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UBOMBO DIST.; SORDWANA BAY; NEAR SORDWANA BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0530677-0 Collector(s) & number: Schmitz, MO, 8473A | 1978-12-
Lesotho, ROMA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0059947-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 5415 | 1966-3-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban District; Wentworth; Happy Valley.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0772987-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 1863 | 1994-10-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Somerset West District. Lower SE slopes of Die Helderberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0047392-0 Collector(s) & number: Tinley, KL, 353b | 1958-12-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand. Ingwavuma District. Matitimane Stream, near Lake Nhlange.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0110809-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 5227 | 1965-10-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN DIST.; MEREBANK EAST
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0063564-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 5862 | 1966-9-11
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; ISIPINGO NORTH; SMALL POOL IN DRAIN IN REED SWAMP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0024522-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, HJ, A1090 | 1926-11-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Uitenhage.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0129830-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 12718 | 1994-9-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Greater Durban Metropolitan Area. Durban. Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve (North).
General notes: Thallus broadly ovoid to orbicular, pale green; roots to 50mm long. Vegetation type: mangrove woodland (disturbed). Substrate: water. Moisture regime: lagoon. Exposure: sun to light shade. Aspect: South. Slope: level. Other: floating, drainage impeded; many trees drowned. Salinity (ppm): 1. Notes: very common. [Water oligohaline, drainage impeded]. Altitude: ca. 1m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0030554-0 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 3464 | 1939-6-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand District, Ubombo, Manaba
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0063563-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 5857 | 1966-9-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; ISIPINGO; E. OF RAILWAY LINE NEAR DICK KINGS HOUSE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0474651-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 7333 | 1971-10-30
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ISIPINGO FLATS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0063582-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 21459 | 1960-9-10
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KROMME BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0080303-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, MC, 789 | 1984-7-31
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Amatikulu Nature Reserve.
General notes: Hydrophyte in semi-permanent pan in coastal region.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0063576-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 8403 | 1966-1-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; DUKUDUKU FOR.; PAPYRUS SWAMPS EDGES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0837717-0 Collector(s) & number: Cilliers, CJ, CJC 61 | 1994-5-19
South Africa, North West, Klerksdorp: Vermaasdrift; Vaal River.
General notes: Water. Full sun.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0834091-0 Collector(s) & number: Cilliers, CJ, CJC 24 | 1993-8-22
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Komatipoort: Kruger National Park; Mbyamiti River, north of Hectorspruit.
General notes: Water. Free floating on water. Abundant.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0063580-0 Collector(s) & number: Mauve, AA, 4373 | 1965-9-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; UMHLANGA ROCKS; IN SMALL FRESH WATER POOL IN DUNES NEAR SEA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0561901-0 Collector(s) & number: Cilliers, CJ, CJC 62 | 1994-5-19
South Africa, North West, Schoonspruit (± 5 km south of Orkney): Road bridge on Orkney to Leeudoringstad road.
General notes: Aquatic. Water. Full sun exposure. Biotic effect: stream gets purified sewrage water further upstream. Schoonspruit is a tributary of the Vaal River. Plants collected near road bridge - close to weir in Schoonspruit.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0087783-0 Collector(s) & number: English, KR, s.n. | 1986-2-10
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Park Rynie, South Coast.
General notes: Floating on top of water in fresh-water pool. Invading the pool.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0063578-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 7296 | 1971-10-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MKUZE SWAMPS; DEMEZANA PAN; CHANNEL SW. OF DEMEZANE PAN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0514128-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 8976 | 1976-8-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KOSI SYSTEM; SIHADLA RIVER; IN CURVE OF SLUGGISHLY FLOWING STREAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0016205-0 Collector(s) & number: Moonsammy, s.n. | 1917-7-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, At Umgeni.
General notes: In pond at Umgeni.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0064630-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 7608 | 1972-3-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Isipingo North : Former upper Mlazi Estuary.
General notes: Floating on impounded rain water in partly infilled relict mangrove swamp - trees mostly drowned and defoliated. Locally abundant. Altitude - c. 1,5m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0063556-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 5860 | 1966-9-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; ISIPINGO FLATS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0063562-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, A2782 | 1930-12-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ENON
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0073574-0 Collector(s) & number: Musil, CF, 212 | 1975-8-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Isipingo River.
General notes: Free floating, in association with E. crassipes.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0042379-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 2524 | 1955-4-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand. Hlabisa District. False Bay.
General notes: Floating on pan in short forest. Locally abundant.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0026097-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, HJ, A2782 | 1930-12-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Enon.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0058465-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 5227 | 1965-10-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban District; Merebank East.
General notes: Floating in recently formed temporary dam. Very common. Actively vegetatively reproducing. Mature thalli obovate up to 7mm long and 4mm broad.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0056051-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 6735 | 1966-8-6
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban District. Durban Bay. Shunting Yards.
General notes: Pool surface.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0049226-0 Collector(s) & number: Wager, VA, s.n. | 1925-9-
South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg, Birchleigh.
General notes: Floating leafed water plants.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0064499-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 7333 | 1971-10-30
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Isipingo Flats.
General notes: In shallow rain filled depression adjacent to National Road. Locally abundant, forming dense mat although water drained and merely damp substrate. Altitude - c. 3m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0594579-0 Collector(s) & number: Cilliers, CJ, CJC50 | 1994-3-21
South Africa, North West, Potchefstroom. Vaal River. Kromdraai.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0063565-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 5415 | 1966-3-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN DIST.; WENTWORTH; HAPPY VALLEY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0558901-0 Collector(s) & number: Mauve, AA, 5328 | 1981-1-6
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; AUSTIN ROBERTS BIRD SANCTUARY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0474668-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 7675 | 1972-5-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ISIPINGO FLATS; FORMER LOWER MLAZI RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0063573-0 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 709 | 1935-12-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UBOMBO DIST.; SORDWANA SWAMP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0014177-0 Collector(s) & number: Franks, M, 12229 | 1913-7-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Near Umgeni Mouth.
General notes: In stagnant pool near Umgeni Mouth.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0063715-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 7675 | 1972-5-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Isipingo Flats (former lower Mlazi River Course).
General notes: Floating in reedswamp, drainage impeded. Locally abundant. Altitude - c. 2m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0063575-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, HJT, 3965 | 1967-9-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, CUBU LAKE; SWAMP CANALS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0041261-0 Collector(s) & number: Dohse, A, 113 | 1953-5-10
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban North District. Beachwood Golf Course.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0474690-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 7680 | 1972-6-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MKUZE SWAMPS; MKUZE MOUTH; LOWERMOST MKUZE SWAMPS ABOUT 4.5 KM. ABOVE MKUZE MOUTH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Araceae Singh, Y; Magwaza, ZLIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3)1633-1635
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Araceae Manning, JC; Goldblatt, PIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 63-63
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1997
SERIES
Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJStrelitzia 6: 1-681
National Botanical Institute, Pretoria
1995
BOOK
Énumération des Plantes à Fleurs d'Afrique Tropicale, Vol. 3 Lebrun, J-P; Stork, ALJardin Botanique, Geneva
No results found for Lemna minor L.
Status and criteria
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Assessor(s)
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