Accession Data
Salvinia molesta
Common Name: Giant Salvinia
Family: Salviniaceae
Synonym(s): Salvinia adnata Desv.
Country of Origin: obscure, presumably southern America
Description: Syn. Salvinia molesta
A free-floating aquatic fern, this has become a serious pest in the inland waters of many tropical countries. Originally a native of S America, it is now widespread and infestation is reported in Sri Lanka, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Zaire, Botswana, India, Austalia, Kenya, Indonesia and Thailand.
Uses: Shown to be an effective antibacterial for bovine mastitis. Also shows promise as a fiber plant for paper making and as a forage plant for animals. Has been shown to be an effective tool in phytoremediation and waste water decontamination.
From Philippine Alternative Medicine
Accession Data
Accession #: 198501202
Accession Date: 1985-12-31 00:00:00
Bloom Status: 🪴 Not Flowering
Location: 6905
Quantity: 1
Source: Unknown
Classification
Division: Ferns
Class: Polypodiopsida
Subclass: Polypodiidae
Order: Salviniales
Family: Salviniaceae
References
- The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Last accessed on Tuesday, May 09, 2017.
- Ferns Afloat at In Defense of Plants. Last accessed on Thursday, February 01, 2018.
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