Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
tro
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Crypt. 128 t. 75 f. 2, t. 76. 1834. (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268163
Description
Salvinia oblongifolia (also called 'Oblong-leaved Salvinia' and 'Oblong-leaved Waterfern', among many other common names) is a species of aquatic fern in the Salviniaceae family. It is a small floating plant with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in freshwater ponds and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Salvinia oblongifolia is used as an aquarium plant, as well as for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salvinia oblongifolia has white flowers with five petals and a small seed. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvinia oblongifolia can be propagated from spores or cuttings. Spores should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both spores and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Salvinia oblongifolia
Salvinia oblongifolia is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
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,