Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pallidiflora
ID:
225158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 10: 370 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224488



Common Names

  • Pale-Flowered Duckweed
  • Pale Duckweed
  • Pale-Flowered Lemurella


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Description

Lemurella pallidiflora (also called pale-flowered 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 pallidiflora 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 pallidiflora 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 pallidiflora 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 pallidiflora

Lemurella pallidiflora is native to the Caribbean, particularly in Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica.

Lemurella pallidiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lemurella pallidiflora?

Lemurella pallidiflora

What type of plant is Lemurella pallidiflora?

Orchid

Where is Lemurella pallidiflora 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,

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