Tongueshape Bogmat
Wolffiella lingulata
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, French Guiana, Honduras, Leeward Is., Mexico, Panamá, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Uruguay
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Araceae
- Genus:
- Wolffiella
- Species:
- Wolffiella lingulata
- USDA Symbol:
- WOLI
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, fish
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, organic, waterlogged soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in still or slow-moving freshwater
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Notes:
- Reproduces primarily vegetatively by budding; sexual reproduction via seeds is rare.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI