Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Salviniales
Genus:
Species:
nymphellula
ID:
1112434

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

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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.

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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.