Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
culicifera
ID:
225157

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Fl. Madagasc. 49(2): 334 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224487



Common Names

  • Culiciferous Duckweed
  • Mosquito Duckweed
  • Mosquito-Borne Duckweed


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Synonyms

  • Lemurella ambongensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Oeonia culicifera Finet [unknown]
  • Beclardia humbertii H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Angraecum ambongense Schltr. [unknown]
  • Angraecum culiciferum Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Lemurella culicifera (also called mosquito-biting midge, among many other common names) is a species of midge in the family Chironomidae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a small, oval-shaped body with a single root, and its wings are only 1-2 mm long. It typically lives in shallow, still water bodies, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lemurella culicifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are also used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lemurella culicifera is small and green. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lemurella culicifera can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix, and kept moist and warm until germination. The seedlings should be kept in a shaded area until they are well established.

Where to Find Lemurella culicifera

Lemurella culicifera can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Lemurella culicifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lemurella culicifera?

Lemurella culicifera

What type of plant is Lemurella culicifera?

Orchid

Where is Lemurella culicifera native to?

South America

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-109353: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.