Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Salviniales
Genus:
Species:
hastata
ID:
1108168

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Linn. Paris 6(2): 177 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107506

Common Names

  • Hastata Water Fern
  • Giant Salvinia
  • Water Fern

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Description

Salvinia hastata (also called 'Water Fern', among many other common names) is a fern species native to Africa and Asia. It is an evergreen perennial with an upright habit and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, forest margins, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Salvinia hastata is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvinia hastata has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvinia hastata can be propagated by spores or division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, shady areas and should be grown in a potting mix that is composed of equal parts of sphagnum moss, perlite, and peat moss. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. It can be grown in temperatures between 10-25°C.

Where to Find Salvinia hastata

Salvinia hastata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.