Status:
valid
Authors:
Desv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Linn. Paris 6(2): 177 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111772
Common Names
- Nymphellula Salvinia
- Nymphellula Fern
- Nymphellula Watermoss
Uses & Benefits
Salvinia nymphellula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Salvinia nymphellula is a small, greenish-brown spike with a single spikelet at the tip. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvinia nymphellula is a fern that can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a pot with a peat-based soil. It should be kept in temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C) and should be watered regularly. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Salvinia nymphellula
Salvinia nymphellula can be found in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and South America.
Species in the Salvinia genus
Salvinia martynii,
Salvinia hastata,
Salvinia auriculata,
Salvinia minima,
Salvinia molesta,
Salvinia nymphellula,
Salvinia natans,
Salvinia sprucei,
Salvinia biloba,
Salvinia oblongifolia,
Species in the Salviniaceae family
Azolla pinnata,
Azolla caroliniana,
Azolla filiculoides,
Azolla microphylla,
Azolla rubra,
Azolla nilotica,
Salvinia martynii,
Salvinia hastata,
Salvinia auriculata,
Salvinia minima,
Salvinia molesta,
Salvinia nymphellula,
Salvinia natans,
Salvinia sprucei,
Salvinia biloba,
Salvinia oblongifolia,