Floating Fern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Cote d'Ivoire and Malawi.

🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire 🇲🇼 Malawi

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Polypodiopsida (고사리강)

Order

Salviniales (생이가래목)

Family

Salviniaceae

Genus

Salvinia

Species

Salvinia nymphellula (Floating Fern)

Names in Other Languages

French Fougère d'eau

Similar Species in Salvinia

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Water spangles

Salvinia minima

Not Evaluated

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Kariba weed

Salvinia molesta

Not Evaluated

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giant salvinia

Salvinia biloba

Not Evaluated

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African payal

Salvinia auriculata

Not Evaluated

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Floating Fern

Salvinia natans

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Floating Fern?

The scientific name of Floating Fern is Salvinia nymphellula. It belongs to the genus Salvinia.

What is the conservation status of Floating Fern?

Floating Fern (Salvinia nymphellula) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Floating Fern live?

Floating Fern is found in Distributed across Cote d'Ivoire and Malawi.. Countries include Cote d'Ivoire, Malawi.

What family does Floating Fern belong to?

Floating Fern (Salvinia nymphellula) belongs to the genus Salvinia, which is part of the taxonomic family Salviniaceae.

Is Floating Fern endangered?

No, Floating Fern (Salvinia nymphellula) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Floating Fern belong to?

Floating Fern (Salvinia nymphellula) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of Floating Fern?

The closest relatives of Floating Fern in the genus Salvinia include Water spangles, Kariba weed, giant salvinia, African payal, Floating Fern.