Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Salviniales
Genus:
Species:
pinnata
ID:
1107901

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. 167. 1810. Bak. Hdb. 138. NPf (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107239

Common Names

  • Pinnata Azolla
  • Fairy Moss
  • Mosquito Fern

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Description

Azolla pinnata (also called Mosquito Fern, among many other common names) is a floating aquatic fern native to tropical and temperate regions. It is typically found in ponds, marshes, and slow-moving streams. It has small, light green fronds with a distinctive pinnate shape.

Uses & Benefits

Azolla pinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a biofertilizer and for water purification.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Azolla pinnata sub. africana (Desv.) R.M.K.Saunders & K.Fowler
Azolla pinnata var. pinnata
Azolla pinnata sub. asiatica R.M.K.Saunders & K.Fowler

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Azolla pinnata has small, green flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and delicate with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Azolla pinnata is a hardy, aquatic fern that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers shallow water in full sun and can tolerate partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in early spring or by spore sowing in late summer. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings of the fronds.

Where to Find Azolla pinnata

Azolla pinnata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

References