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Gemeine Schwimmfarn

Salvinia natans

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Honduras), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇺 Australia 🇮🇱 Israel 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Names in Other Languages

French Salvinia nageante
German Gemeine Schwimmfarn
Russian Сальви́ния пла́вающая
Turkish Su eǧreltisi

Similar Species in Salvinia

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Lästiger Schwimmfarn
Salvinia molesta
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Water spangles
Salvinia minima
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giant salvinia
Salvinia biloba
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African payal
Salvinia auriculata
Not Evaluated
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Floating Fern
Salvinia nymphellula
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gemeine Schwimmfarn?
The scientific name of Gemeine Schwimmfarn is Salvinia natans. It belongs to the genus Salvinia.
Where does Gemeine Schwimmfarn live?
Gemeine Schwimmfarn is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Honduras), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Honduras, Indonesia, Israel, Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia.
What family does Gemeine Schwimmfarn belong to?
Gemeine Schwimmfarn (Salvinia natans) belongs to the genus Salvinia, which is part of the taxonomic family Salviniaceae.
What kingdom does Gemeine Schwimmfarn belong to?
Gemeine Schwimmfarn (Salvinia natans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Gemeine Schwimmfarn?
The closest relatives of Gemeine Schwimmfarn in the genus Salvinia include Lästiger Schwimmfarn, Water spangles, giant salvinia, African payal, Floating Fern.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Salvinia — 6 Species

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Gemeine Schwimmfarn
Salvinia natans
NE
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Lästiger Schwimmfarn
Salvinia molesta
NE 🐾
Water spangles
Salvinia minima
NE 🐾
giant salvinia
Salvinia biloba
NE 🐾
African payal
Salvinia auriculata
NE 🐾
Floating Fern
Salvinia nymphellula
LC
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