Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Salviniales
Genus:
Species:
natans
ID:
1117966

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) All.

Source:
tro

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pedem. 2: 289 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117304

Common Names

  • Floating Salvinia
  • Floating Fern
  • Salvinia Natans

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Description

Salvinia natans (also called Floating fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to Japan, China, and Taiwan. It is found in moist forests, on rocks, and in crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Salvinia natans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvinia natans has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters on the stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvinia natans is a floating aquatic fern that can be propagated from spores. It prefers warm, still water and can be grown in a container or in a pond. It is best to keep the water slightly acidic and fertilize regularly. It can also be propagated by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Salvinia natans

Salvinia natans can be found in Japan.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26612122: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carlo Allioni (1728-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'All.' in the authors string.